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Vulnerability & Risks
Adaptation & Mitigation
08-04-2008
A Look into the Phoenix Urban Heat Island Issue
Watch the video produced by KSAZ Phoenix - Fox 10 News.
07-18-2008
Dr. Jay Golden Testifies Before Congress
In his July 10, 2008, testimony before Congress, Professor Jay Golden calls for greater federal support for improved data collection and interagency collaboration.
More people, hotter temperatures, and a vulnerable electrical system. How will the US meet the growing demand for air conditioning in a way that protects our population while minimizing emissions of carbon dioxide [...]
06-21-2008
Human Error Blamed for Los Angeles Outages: Environmental Impacts From Refineries
DWP: Human Error Led To Widespread Outage
Outages Extend From San Fernando Valley To Downtown
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power officials said an outage Monday afternoon was linked to human error at a receiving station. Ron Deaton, general manager of the Department of Water and Power, said workers accidentally cut a line [...]
