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The Climate Trends and Projections section focuses in on the city of Houston, analyzing historical and projected temperature and precipitation trends in 25 different climate indicators, from the temperature of the hottest day of the year to projected changes in heavy
5 maj 2021 · environment. HOW OUR REGION’S AIR AND WATER QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AFFECT OUR ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND FUTURE WELL-BEING. Fundamental to our existence are clean air, potable water, and temperatures being “just right” on Earth.
5 paź 2020 · But as the climate warms, the economic and human tolls of catastrophic flooding from increasingly frequent and extreme weather events necessitate a more collective response, one that links urbanization to the imperatives of a safer, more economically sustainable and more just city.
This is the first section of a three-part report on how Houston has met — and will meet — the challenges posed by Hurricane Harvey. Part One defines the city and region’s trajectory, and its fundamental resilience.
24 lis 2023 · Climate change, an undeniable reality, poses a significant threat to communities worldwide. Houston, Texas, a major metropolitan area with a population of over 2.3 million, faces unique challenges due to its coastal location, reliance on fossil fuels, and growing population.
Emissions reduction targets In April 2020, the City of Houston launched its Climate Action Plan (CAP) which establishes an overall goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Houston City Council adopted the Houston CAP October 2020.
HOUSTON CLIMATE ACTION PLAN. As we kick-start 2022 and reflect on what Houstonians have overcome over the past six years, I am encouraged by our work to become a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable city. Our journey towards resilience and climate action continues, and is more pressing than ever.
