Author: Justin Capone

Tell San Jose City Council to Prepare for Climate Change The San Jose City Council is considering their priorities for 2021 and we need your help to make sure climate resilience is at the top of their list. Take Action → Urban greening is an effective strategy for adapting to climate change and enhancing quality of life that cities can implement now. Integrating nature-based infrastructure into city settings has numerous benefits. Rain gardens, bioswales, trees, and planter boxes all help mitigate flood risks from storms and sea level rise, absorbing and filtering water to return to the ocean pollutant-free. Increasing …

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Last year, the signs of our rapidly warming climate manifested in ways impossible for anyone to ignore. Bay Area residents were subjected to weeks of smoky skies, poor air quality, and intense heat, and soon increased flooding from storms and sea level rise will become the new norm. Americans are ready to tackle the climate crisis head on, and now. A study by the Pew Research Center found that two-thirds of Americans believe the government needs to do more to reduce the impacts of climate change. Some local cities have shown great leadership in reducing our region’s contribution to the …

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