Very encouraging forum on climate change impact on transportation infrastructure — the right people are thinking about the issue.
Environment
airplane noise, carbon and climate, cell towers, land use issues, parks and recreation, pfas, waste/hazards, water issues
Progress on Airplane Noise Reduction
The Wall Street Journal describes an idea coming out of our local efforts to reduce airplane noise.
Senate Climate Bill
Earlier this week, Senator Pacheco’s Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change released an omnibus bill climate change bill. The bill combines dozens of ideas for reducing carbon emissions, including authorizations for powerful new market mechanisms.
Defending Infrastructure
Defending our critical infrastructure from increased flood risks requires supporting the agencies that own infrastructure with adequate funding.
Agency efforts to assess flood risk
Many public agencies are taking steps to evaluate flood risk exposures due to climate change and set plans in motion. Much remains to be done!
Planning for Rising Seas — Lay of the Land
Considering flood risks out to the 20 foot contour appears to be responsible over the next 100 years. The good news is that careful risk analysis is happening across many agencies.