Climate Action Research
Addressing climate change challenges with a community planning perspective
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Energy Transitions for Climate Mitigation
We work with cities and communities to accelerate a just energy transition. Past projects have addressed energy poverty in Portugal and proposed strategies for co-designing offshore wind projects.
Publication:
Aziz et al. (2022) "A co-design framework for wind energy integrated with storage" Joule
Wind turbines in the Gaomei Wetlands of Taiwan. Photo by Kevin Hsu.
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Public Health and Compound Risks
Climate change is disrupting the fundamental conditions of human life and exacerbating existing inequity by placing further burdens on communities that are already vulnerable. Exposure to risk and its
consequences varies by where people live and work. We are researching the overlapping spatial nature and multiplicity of compound risks associated with COVID-19 and extreme heat in places like New York City.
Publication:
Knox-Hayes et al. (2023) "The compound risk of heat and COVID-19 in New York City: riskscapes, physical and social factors, and interventions" The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability
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Climate Adaptation Planning
We work with cities and communities to develop climate resilience plans to prepare for and adapt to climate disasters, address inequities associated with climate change, and plan for other longer-term impacts, such as climate migration.
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Cities and Climate Change MOOC
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We welcome government, private sector, non-profit, and academic collaborations.