Land Use/Transportation

Rising sea level is inundating low-lying lands, eroding beaches, and exacerbating coastal flooding. In undeveloped areas, landowners have generally allowed wetlands, beaches, and barrier islands to adjust naturally to rising water levels, by migrating inland.

Resource Author:

James G. Titus

Publication Date:

Jun 1 2011

Resource Attachment:

rollingeasementsprimer.pdf

Chicago Climate Action Plan

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2011-07-19 18:23

Source URL:

http://www.chicagoclimateaction.org/

The results of the research are both serious and encouraging.

They clearly demonstrate that our current trajectory poses risks to our economy and health. Every Chicago resident and business has a role to play in implementing the Chicago Climate Action Plan, which will not only ensure a more liveable climate for the world, but also for the city. The economy and quality of life could improve. Jobs could be created. New technologies will emerge.

The Chicago Climate Action Plan Outlines Five Strategies:

Resource Author:

Chicago Climate Task Force

Publication Date:

May 1 2011

Harvey Eder

Submitted by Harvey Eder on Mon, 2011-07-18 21:58

Josh

Submitted by Josh Karliner on Wed, 2011-07-13 18:59

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