Resources
Municipal Waste Procurement Tools
From 2013 – 2015, Delta Institute conducted research on waste management practices in municipalities across Cook County to identify opportunities to maximize environmental and economic benefits. As part of this research, Delta collected and reviewed waste contracts from 128 municipalities, and these contracts revealed a wide variation in services, practices, and costs. Delta created these […]
Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability – Community Resources
The Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability is a network of staff, faculty and students from colleges and universities working together to promote sustainability throughout the Upper Midwest. We welcome everyone in higher education who wants to create a culture of sustainability within their campus community, working to meet the needs of all people without […]
City of St. Louis Climate Vulnerability Assessment
This Climate Vulnerability Assessment has been developed to better understand the potential consequences of increasingly extreme weather events brought on by climate change, the conditions most likely to affect the residents of the City of St. Louis, and those who are most vulnerable to these events. Existing and potential climate mitigation strategies were researched with […]
Minnesota Extreme Heat Toolkit
The Minnesota Extreme Heat Toolkit is a resource developed by the Minnesota Department of Health to help communities prepare for and respond to extreme heat while protecting public health. Updated in 2025 for local public health professionals and emergency managers, the toolkit summarizes current heat and climate research, identifies health risks and vulnerable populations, provides […]
Database of Climate Ordinances Now Available to Planners
Planners can now explore a database of climate ordinances in the United States using a new web-based tool developed by the Great Plains Institute (GPI).
Organizations
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Public research university in Nebraska that produces applied climate and agricultural resources, including materials on climate change implications for Nebraska.
SUNY Press
Academic publisher producing books on environmental communication and sustainability.
Cambridge University Press
Academic publisher producing scholarly research including climate, humanities, and environmental studies.
University of Cincinnati
Public research university offering programs in environmental sustainability and climate studies.
Lakewood Observer
Community-based news platform covering local events including climate engagement and youth initiatives.