In this edition of On Common Ground, there are signs of hope, signs that we are well on our way to figuring out how to live in, and respond to, a world whose weather is, at times, literally throwing more at us.
This collection of articles touches on sustainable development solutions, how to deliver the benefits equitably, and options for paying the extraordinary costs associated with creating the protection we need.
In This Issue
How will we respond to increasing levels of climate change induced risk? How can we possibly answer the seemingly sudden call for development strategies that are both durable and sustainable?
Start with assessing the risk to your own property/community.
The February warning from the global watchdog on climate change was stark: No longer theoretical, the planet-altering effects of climate change are here.
Strategies to ensure historically neglected/under-resourced communities do not bear the brunt of climate change.
The Southwest’s counter-attack to climate change.
Communities need to update sewer systems and implement green infrastructure to withstand severe weather impacts.
Destruction from tornadoes and wildfires is often total, making it both easier and harder to come back stronger.
Governments around the globe are now facing the near certainty of anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change, which is raising sea levels, creating stronger storms and more flooding, and could drive millions of people from their homes.
Commercial & residential building: structures that can tough it out.
Challenges, opportunities and trends.
National experts provide solutions for Spokane’s housing crisis.
