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A presentation of Colorado Colleges’ Climate Vulnerability Report
Presenter:
Dr. Corina McKendry, Director of State of the Rockies Project, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Director of the Environmental Studies Program at Colorado College
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Summary:
A presentation to City Council detailing the findings of Colorado Colleges’ Climate Vulnerability Report. The report focuses on the four major vulnerabilities facing Colorado Springs - urban heat, water scarcity, wildfire and flooding. It is critical that Colorado Springs develop a comprehensive adaptation plan, which considers each of these vulnerabilities as contributing factors to climate change risk as a greater whole. Colorado College hopes to support the City’s efforts to keep Colorado Springs safe, sustainable and resilient for all people.
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Background:
Colorado College has created this report, proposing a number of policies and strategies to support the City and hopes the City will incorporate them into their Adaptable Climate Response Plan.
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Summary of Ordinance Language
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