Local Climate Adaptation Initiative in Palo Alto, California
Last year, the Pacific Institute published a major report on the impacts of climate change and sea level rise to the California coast. We concluded that many of the impacts of climate change are inevitable, and that communities need to begin planning for these impacts now. The costs of doing nothing were higher in every scenario we analyzed. That’s why I’m encouraged to see initiatives like this one in Palo Alto.
Adapting To Climate Change:
Preparing Palo Alto for Inevitable Impacts
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 – 7 to 9 p.m.
Lucie Stern Community Center, Community Room
1305 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94301-3349
Free admission—Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Climate change is happening. We must do everything possible to minimize its severity by reducing our use of fossil fuels, but we also should begin preparing ourselves for the changes ahead. In Palo Alto we can expect an increased risk of flooding, water shortages and wildfires in our foothills.
How can we prepare for these impacts?
Former Palo Alto Mayor Peter Drekmeier will identify some of the challenges ahead and measures we can take to reduce the local impacts of climate change.
Following Peter’s talk, attendees will be invited to divide into small groups to discuss the issues presented.
Sponsored by the Community Environmental Action Partnership (CEAP); Questions? pa.ceap@hotmail.com or 650-424-9633.
Co-sponsors: City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce,Loma Prieta Chapter of the Sierra Club, Canopy Trees for Palo Alto, Avenidas, Acterra, Committee for Green Foothills, Palo Alto Online, Palo Alto Weekly.
