Climate Change Vulnerability

The City of Cambridge is studying likely impacts of climate change and will be drafting a preparedness plan. Reducing greenhouse gas pollution and preparing for climate change go hand in hand. Please help us to assess our vulnerability.

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* 1. Is climate change (global warming) already affecting (or do you expect it will affect) Cambridge, your organization, and/or you personally?

Yes

Please explain

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* 2. What actions, if any, are you already taking regarding climate change?

Drive efficient vehicle

Use sustainable transportation (walking, public transit, bicycling, etc)

Install energy efficiency measures in the home or business

Install renewable energy system or purchase green power

Reduce waste, recycle, compost

Plant trees

Use rain barrels or other water management tools

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Are you aware of the following City of Cambridge programs?

Cambridge Energy Alliance

CitySmart

The Works - Waste reduction/ recycling/ composting programs

Other City of Cambridge programs (please specify)

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* 4. What specific climate change effects, impacts, or factors would you like to see the City take into account in its planning?

Sea level rise

Flooding

Heat waves

Extreme weather events

Water quality

Environmental justice

Emergency response planning

Urban heat island effect

Energy supply

Transit reliability

Sustainable transportation

Other (please specify)

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* 5. The next phase of the project (early 2014) will identify strategies and actions for a comprehensive climate change preparedness plan. Would you or your organization like to participate in developing the plan?

Yes

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* 6. Contact information

Name

Organization

Address

Phone