climate change science, policy, and local action in keene ccp presentation to city council 12/4/14
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Climate Change Science, Policy, and Local Action in Keene
CCP Presentation to City Council12/4/14
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1. Overview of current climate science:
i. IPCC 5th Assessment Report ii. Climate Change in New Hampshire
2. Overview of current policy landscape
3. Implications for Keene
Presentation Outline
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Climate Science: IPCC AR5
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IPCC AR5 Synthesis Report
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Report: “Climate Change in Southern NH: Past, Present, and Future”
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The Policy Landscape
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National Climate Policy
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RGGI: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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NH Climate Policy
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Climate Action in Keene
2000: Cities for Climate Protection Campaign
2004: Climate Action Plan
2007: Climate Resilient Communities & Climate Adaptation Plan
2010: Comprehensive Master Plan
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Local Climate Action: The Next Step
• More ambitious GHG reduction goal to align with the NH Climate Action Plan
• Weatherization assistance for residents
• Increase renewable energy incentives
• Local transportation system
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• The Science is clear: warming is unavoidable, but the degree of warming is still in question.
• If Keene wants to remain a leader on Climate Change Action, it needs to continue to act.
• Climate mitigation and adaptation measures enacted now are much cheaper than responding to impacts later.
• Use the CCP Committee as a resource!
Conclusion