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You have an opinion, so please share it. CPRC (previously #TJCOG) is setting priorities for the #TriangleNC climate plan. The listening sessions are almost over, but you can complete the survey on #transportation, #buildingefficiency, #transportation, #agriculture, #industry, and #electricitygeneration. There is an intro overview video and survey link below to get started. So if you're in #wakecounty, #orangecountync, #durhamnc, #granville, #johnstoncounty (#joco), #personcountync, #chathamnc, or #franklincountync and want to talk sustainability or energy or agriculture priorities, please use this link to complete the survey. https://lnkd.in/eNJcrhka!

May 15, 2024 is International Day of Families. The theme is Families and Climate Change, which raises awareness of how climate change impacts families and the role families can play in climate action. Through family and community initiatives, we can foster climate action with education, access to information, training and community participation. #InternationalDayofFamilies #FamiliesAndClimateChange

When we think about capital projects we have to be considering climate resilience in policy direction that enables designing and building for resilient communities. Being on the other side of these renewal efforts, it’s great to see the infrastructure respond to the ongoing and future needs of the community. This webinar is worth a view.

🌡 Extreme temperatures are becoming more common in cities due to climate change, and areas with less tree coverage are more vulnerable. Google Research launched Tree Canopy Insights on Google's Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) to help fight extreme heat and empower cities to see information about their tree canopy coverage 🌲 Austin, TX city planners and community organizers are using our AI-powered Tree Canopy Insights on EIE to tackle climate inequity within their communities. Learn more here → https://goo.gle/3S3F5xk

Aligned with Google's mission to "organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful," the Google Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) is a groundbreaking tool empowering cities with critical data to tackle climate change head-on. What is EIE? - A comprehensive data and insights platform that equips cities with in-depth information on their greenhouse gas emissions. - Leverages Google's robust data resources alongside publicly available sources to present a holistic picture of emission sources. - Provides powerful tools for data analysis, emission reduction strategy identification, and progress tracking over time. Explore the power of EIE in action! EIE stands as a game-changer for cities committed to building a more sustainable future. Let's leverage its potential to create a greener planet, one city at a time! Take action today! -->> https://lnkd.in/dJZadUx2 - Share this post with your city officials and urge them to explore how EIE can empower their city to build a more sustainable future! - Tag environmental advocates and sustainability leaders in your network and spark a conversation about the power of EIE in tackling climate change. Together, we can make a difference. Let's use EIE to build a more sustainable future for our planet! #ClimateAction #GoogleEIE #Sustainability #Cities #ML #AI

💡 The fight against climate change takes place at every level, and cities play a crucial role! 🎥 In this video, GCoM cities across Europe discuss their strategies to tackle climate emergencies - such as heatwaves, droughts, and floods - and build a sustainable future. This is a reminder of how resilience and innovation can lead the way in #ClimateAction! Watch and hear the invaluable work these cities are doing in tackling the climate crisis. Covenant of Mayors - Europe EU Environment and Climate CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency EU Science, Research and Innovation

Climate change takes clearly orchestrated steps and an understanding of the why and the how - lots of effective thinking and cases to share for driving public change MCCP - The Independent Strategy Agency

It's International Polar Bear Day! A day to not only recognize the beauty of these unique animals, but also bring attention to the impacts of climate change on their natural habitat. The construction industry is one of the major contributors of carbon emissions that cause climate change. Learn how we are reducing our carbon footprint: https://brnw.ch/21wHnGE

It's International Polar Bear Day! A day to not only recognize the beauty of these unique animals, but also bring attention to the impacts of climate change on their natural habitat. The construction industry is one of the major contributors of carbon emissions that cause climate change. Learn how we are reducing our carbon footprint: https://brnw.ch/21wHnGQ

Acclimatize action. Dates for SF Climate Week have officially been announced. It's time to activate and share our collective expertise to solve real human problems. If you're interested in hosting an event, attending, or volunteering go to https://lnkd.in/eS-NrJhV. #climatetech #sfclimateweek #climateaction