Are U.S. Cities Prepared for the Effects of Climate Change?
GRAPHIC 1
Adaptation vs. Mitigation
Adaptation seeks to lower the risks posed by the consequences of climatic changes.
Mitigation refers to efforts to reduce or prevent emission of greenhouse gases.
GRAPHIC 2
Climate Change Preparedness
| City | Population | Political Leaning | Major Disaster Declartions Through 2013 | Level of Public Concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portland | 603,000 | Democrat | 29 | Very high |
Boston | 630,000 | Democrat | 29 | Medium |
Los Angeles | 3.8 million | Democrat | 79 | High |
Raleigh | 423,000 | Conservative Democrat | 43 | Low-Medium |
Tucson | 524,000 | Conservative Democrat | 23 | Low-Medium |
Tampa | 347,000 | Republican | 67 | Low |
GRAPHIC 3
Interviewees by Sector
25% nongovernmental organizations
23% city government
18% county or regional government
18% academia
13% state government
3% private sector
Source
Carlson, K. & McCormick, S. (2015). “American adaptation: Social factors affecting new developments to address climate change.” Global Environmental Change, 35, 360-367. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959378015300522