Federal Climate Adaptation Plans: Part 1 – with Dr. Jesse Keenan

In the latest episode of America Adapts, Doug Parsons and Tulane Professor,  Dr. Jesse Keenan assess the newly released federal climate adaptation plans.  Jesse does a deep dive and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of 10 of the adaptation plans. This is the first part of a two part series, with the rest of the departments and agencies covered in the second episode. We also discuss maladaptation and what role the National Climate Assessment plays in adaptation planning across the nation. If you wanted to learn what the federal government is up to on climate adaptation, this episode is your go to resource. Have a listen!  Topics and Adaptation Plans covered: Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense U.S. Army Corps Department of Education Department of Energy Dept. of Health and Human Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Dept. of Homeland Security Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Responding to maladaptation Strengths and Weaknesses of the National Climate Assessment Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Sign up to be a guest on Cimpatico Studios! cimpatico.tv Facebook and Twitter: @usaadapts https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @Jesse_M_Keenan Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Links in episode: https://architecture.tulane.edu/content/jesse-m-keenan https://www.sustainability.gov/adaptation/ https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/usda-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/doc-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/dod-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/usace-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/ed-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/doe-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/hhs-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/epa-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/dhs-2021-cap.pdf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/hud-2021-cap.pdf America Adapts was published in the Federal Reserve Newsletter! Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight it https://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search "America Adapts." Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we're also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com