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7A <br /> Page 10 <br /> DRAFT-Will be updated and provided in color for March 22"d CounciE rrteeting <br /> Naw Cllrnate Change 1mAacts Redwoad City <br /> Rising temperatures affect[ocal and global climate patterns,and these changes are forecasted <br /> to manifest themselves in a number of ways that may impact Redwood City.For example,the <br /> San Francisco Bay may experience rising sea ievels and the Sacramento De1ta may experience <br /> changes in sal9nity,afFecting fand uses,water sources,and agricultural activity.Changing <br /> temperatures wi{I also likely resuit in rr�ore frequent and damaging storms accompanied by <br /> �ooding and landslides,and summer water shortages. Reduced snow pack in the 5ierra Nevada <br /> mountains may lead to water shortages,and the disruptian of ecasystems and habitats is likely <br /> to occur. Concerned about these threats to quality of life, Redwood City is among many United <br /> States communities taking action to address clima�e change. <br /> How a Communify�Jimafe Actic�n Plarr Senefits Red►tiaod City <br /> The debate is over.The overwhelming scientific consensus is that human-induced cfimate <br /> change is amang ti�e most pressing enviranmental and saciaf prob(ems facing this generation <br /> and those to come.I�'s not too late ta address cfimate change but the time to act is now. <br /> �ocusing on cfimate proteetion and putting climate actions plans in place provides many <br /> community benefits in addition to mitigating the negative consequences of climate change. <br /> Cancentrating on energy efficiency and water consenration helps consumers to reduce their <br /> utifity bills.Residentiai,commercial and municipai green building pravides red�ced operating <br /> costs,increases produc#�vity and improves indoor air quaiity.Evidence afso indicates that green <br /> buildings may have increased reaf estatie value.Improving mobility in the community,has a <br /> positive impact on community health as residents er�joy the benefits of improved fifiness from <br /> wafking and biking more and driving less. Reducing traffic congestion results in improved air <br /> quality which is particularly important i�neighborhoods with high incidence of asthma. The <br /> local economy also benefits as new jobs are created to meet the demand for green <br /> technologicaf solutions and residents look for options to retrofit their homes and businesses. <br /> Mit�gating the negative consequences and focusing on solutions that improve quality of Iife are <br /> powerFul motivators for Caking action an dimate change. <br /> ��;����,���s� ���s����������� ��r����:x�.��� ���=�'��a�;��€���€ <br /> xY <br /> ��.._._��...�_�..__.....,_.__.__�..�.._.....�__.�......�_.___.�_._._.,__..._.___..._. A first step in Climate Action <br /> 2005 Community GHG Inventory by Sector ! p�anning,is understanding <br /> ; a � community greenhause gas <br /> ' I���I�rrV!`'����l�`� �Off Road � emissions through the completion o� <br /> I¢�'14}y <br /> �waSie � a greenhouse gas emissions <br /> � RResidential � �nVeTl�ary. Redwood City'S <br /> i Community Greenhouse Gas <br /> � sDirectaccess ; Emissians Inventory was completed <br /> ( �Commerciaf ; using tl�e Cfean Air and Climate <br /> F � <br /> � �tTransportation Pratection{CACP)software <br /> t ;,, <br /> �_ .,....._....._._._._._.._._.,_..._,..__ _ _.,........ _ _._........_----...__.. .__..___ ,..____.�____� <br /> -: ,. . . <br /> 2 A�io�d�ta�[�ct�ra�����f g�e�l��4�s�g�s��it�s�rar�s.2�nd,.pt����cttons iS.pro.v,�ded i�fhe appeh��Z <br /> � <br /> . <br />