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Ready or not: an evaluation of state climate and water preparedness planning
This publication provides full analysis and state-by-state assessment that specifically focuses on how US state governments are planning and preparing for water related impacts of climate change. Based on the preparedness actions of state government entities, all 50 states have been categorized into one of four categories, developed to differentiate the best prepared and most engaged states on climate change preparedness issues from those that are largely unprepared and lagging behind.
Although many states have yet to formally address climate change preparedness within state go ...
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Available online: https://www.nrdc.org/resources/ready-or-not-evaluation-state-climate-and-water-p [...]
Ben Chou ; Jenna Schroeder ; (NRDC) Natural Resources Defense Council
Published by: NRDC ; 2012This publication provides full analysis and state-by-state assessment that specifically focuses on how US state governments are planning and preparing for water related impacts of climate change. Based on the preparedness actions of state government entities, all 50 states have been categorized into one of four categories, developed to differentiate the best prepared and most engaged states on climate change preparedness issues from those that are largely unprepared and lagging behind.
Although many states have yet to formally address climate change preparedness within state government, a number of these states have existing water policies or programs, such as water conservation or efficiency policies, that if recognized within the context of climate change, could prove beneficial.Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Water ; Climate change ; Climate change - Mitigation ; Adaptation ; Climate policies ; United States of America
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