Resources
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 […]
The Heat is On: Climate Change and Heatwaves in the Midwest
This is a paper from the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions that reviews the projected intensity and frequency of heat waves in the Midwestern United States for the 21st century, potential public health ramifications and related adaptation options.
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.
Underground Storage 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.
Organizations
Green Umbrella
Regional nonprofit advancing climate health equity and sustainability initiatives.
Iowa Environmental Council
Statewide nonprofit advancing clean energy and environmental health protections.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
State agency overseeing environmental protection and emissions reduction planning.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
State agency responsible for environmental regulation and climate planning coordination.
Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change
International collaboration tracking the links between climate change and public health and publishing annual reports and briefs.