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Climate Change and U.S. Cities - Urban Systems, Sectors, and Prospects for Action (Paperback)
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Climate Change and U.S. Cities - Urban Systems, Sectors, and Prospects for Action (Paperback)
Series: Nca Regional Input Reports
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Approximately 80% of the U.S. population now lives in urban
metropolitan areas, and this number is expected to grow
significantly in the coming years. At the same time, the built
infrastructure sustaining these populations has become increasingly
vulnerable to climate change. Stresses to existing systems, such as
buildings, energy, transportation, water, and sanitation are
growing. If the status quo continues, these systems will be unable
to support a high quality of life for urban residents over the next
decades, a vulnerability exacerbated by climate change impacts.
Understanding this dilemma and identifying a path forward is
particularly important as cities are becoming leading agents of
climate action. Prepared as a follow-up to the Fourth National
Climate Assessment (NCA), Climate Change and U.S. Cities documents
the current understanding of existing and future climate risk for
U.S. cities, urban systems, and the residents that depend on them.
Beginning with an examination of the existing science since 2012,
chapters develop connections between existing and emerging climate
risk, adaptation planning, and the role of networks and
organizations in facilitating climate action in cities. From
studies revealing disaster vulnerability among low-income
populations to the development of key indicators for tracking
climate change, this is an essential, foundational analysis.
Importantly, the assessment puts a critical emphasis on the
cross-cutting factors of economics, equity, and governance. Urban
stakeholders and decision makers will come away with a full picture
of existing climate risks and a set of conclusions and
recommendations for action. Many cities in the United States still
have not yet planned for climate change and the costs of inaction
are great. With bold analysis, Climate Change and U.S. Cities
reveals the need for action and the tools that cities must harness
to effect decisive, meaningful change.
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