How Cities Can Protect Poor People and Minorities From Climate Change

Abstract

A new report from the liberal Center for American Progress (CAP) outlines steps cities can take to increase climate resilience by focusing on low-income communities and communities of color. In other words, it’s about environmental justice, an issue that’s just starting to gain awareness in local governments.

Resource Type

Magazine/newspaper article

Author

NATALIE DELGADILLO

Resource URL

http://www.governing.com/topics/transportation-infrastructure/gov-climate-change-environmental-justice-cap-report.html

Date

September 28, 2017

Health and Human Impact

Overview/general

Other

Climate and environmental justice/health equity Vulnerable populations

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