Resources
Fourth National Climate Assessment – Midwest
The National Climate Assessment (NCA) assesses the science of climate change and variability and its impacts across the United States, now and throughout this century.
Transforming Coal Plants into Productive Community Assets
Since 2002, the Sierra Club has been leading the charge for coal plant retirements with its Beyond Coal campaign. […] The campaign continues to build momentum and push for closure of the remaining 345 plants. As coal plants retire, it is not only important to look at what type of energy is generated to replace […]
Rain Garden CAD Files Open Source Download
Please utilize Delta’s open source CAD files for Green Infrastructure Designs used to reduce flooding, manage stormwater, expand access to greenspace, and achieve other quality of life indicators. Municipalities have provided their engineers and/or landscape designers with these CAD files to streamline the design and installation process–thus reducing costs and time.
Redlining & Exposure to Urban Heat Islands
Dashboard linking historic redlining, tree-cover and temperature exposure in formerly red-lined neighborhoods.
Solar Energy Research Guide
Comprehensive guide by Climate Action KC helping tax-exempt organizations in the Kansas City region plan, finance, and implement solar projects through design, interconnection, and incentive guidance.
Organizations
Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub
The Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub (MBDH) is a network of people from academia, industry, government, and nonprofits who are passionate about using data-driven approaches to address grand challenges facing science and society. Anyone is welcome to join these efforts.
Heat Resilience
An overview of the effects of high temperatures, local heat maps, and guidance on how to stay cool.
Environmental Protection Network
The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 650 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a trusted resource, answering calls for objective analysis, scientific rigor, and a vision for a transformed 21st century EPA.
Clarksville Heat Management Plan
First heat management plan for Clarksville, Indiana, developed through the Beat the Heat program to address extreme summer heat via public outreach, cooling strategies, and climate-responsive design
Taylor Geospatial Institute
The Nation’s Leading Geospatial Research Collaborative Rooted in St. Louis and the Midwest