Cool Cities Delaware - Climate Protection

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Cool Cities U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Center Delaware Chapter Join us on Facebook	CLIMATE PROTECTION Vulnerability With 90 miles of coastline, Delaware is particularly vulnerable to climate change and the State of Delaware is already planning for a rise in sea level. Anticipated effects of climate change include wetlands degradation, critical habitats and species loss, saltwater intrusion into groundwater and surface water, beach impacts, agricultural and fishery impacts, flooding, and an increase in storms - all which could dramatically alter the quality of life for Delawareans. Responsibility While our coastal communities are most at risk, there are no communities in Delaware that are isolated from climate change. We all have a responsibility to protect the climate by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, conserving energy and adopting environmental stewardship programs that mitigate our risks. Climate protection initiatives protect quality of life for present and future generations. Cool Cities recognizes these responsibilities and the importance of local governments in improving environmental conditions, lowering energy consumption and protecting the climate. The U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement assists local governments with identifying priorities, implementing policies and developing programs that can reduce climate risks, while simultaneously improving access to services and reducing financial burdens. State of Delaware Reports and Information Delaware Coastal Programs - Sea Level Rise Adaptation State of Delaware - Climate Change State of Delaware - Climate Change and Delaware Adapting to Sea Level Rise - Delaware's Planning Process Delaware Climate Change Action Plan Federal Reports and Information United States Global Change Research Program - Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Climate Portal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Climate Change Other Reports and Information Union of Concerned Scientists, Confronting Climate Change in the U.S. Northeast: Science, Impacts and Solutions
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