The Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition, a long-standing initiative of KC Healthy Kids, convenes diverse stakeholders to advocate for...
On January 27, 2023February 2, 2023
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On January 26, 2023February 1, 2023
Tips for Bike Commuting in the Winter
Being a sustainable commuter doesn’t have to be isolated to the warmer months. RideshareKC, a program of the Mid-America Regional Council, recently co-hosted a Winter Bike Commuting Workshop with Bicycle Depot Kansas City to help commuters feel empowered to keep biking to work throughout the winter.
On December 22, 2022December 22, 2022
Resilient Success Stories: Leaders meet to honor examples of climate resiliency
InCollaboration and Leadership, Community Resilience, Ecology, Energy Generation, Environment, Finance and Innovation, Food Systems, Healthy and Resilient Homes and Buildings, Industry and Resource Management, Nature, News, Transportation, Urban Greening, Water Quality and StormwaterByJoe Gauer
On December 9, a group of energized individuals gathered at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to take part in the Resilient Success Stories Event. With a packed house, participants heard 12 stories from around the region: The Merriam Residential Sustainability Grant, Kompas Kapital’s refurbished headquarters building, Kansas City Public Library Climate Action Dashboard, Lee’s Summit Green Infrastructure improvement program, The HCA Nature Action Crew, Big Shoal Farm, Mission Conservation Improvement program, Johnson County Watershed Master Plan, Johnson County Park & Recreation Districts Forest Restoration, The Tomahawk Creek Water Treatment Facility, The KCMO Neighborhood Clean Up Program and KCMO's Climate Resiliency Protection Plan.
On December 21, 2022December 21, 2022
What’s happening in 2023: Project highlights
InCollaboration and Leadership, Community Resilience, Environment, Healthy and Resilient Homes and Buildings, Transportation, Urban Greening, Water Quality and StormwaterByKaren Clawson
There will be a lot of action in 2023! Here are highlights of some of the projects, planning and programs...
On December 21, 2022December 21, 2022
Guides to the Inflation Reduction Act
InEnergy Generation, Environment, Finance and Innovation, Healthy and Resilient Homes and Buildings, TransportationByKaren Clawson
The landmark Inflation Reduction Act was signed in to law by President Biden this past August. While the Act is...
On November 10, 2022November 10, 2022
Ozone pollution: How did we do in 2022?
What is ozone and why do we care about it? Though chemically identical, there is “good ozone”—the kind that is...
On October 25, 2022October 25, 2022
Climate & Environment Council meets to discuss work plan priorities
The newly formed Climate and Environment Council held its first meeting last month to begin the important task of determining...
On October 25, 2022October 25, 2022
More than one hundred volunteers show up around the metro for KC Plogtober
KC Plogtober celebrated its second-ever event last weekend with over one hundred "ploggers" turning out at 13 sites across eight municipalities to pick up litter at their favorite parks and trails.
Congratulations to Team Clay County (pictured), who brought home the "Top Plogger" award, providing almost half of the total cleanup volunteers! Another noteworthy accomplishment was the team from Raytown, MO, who had the largest single-site turnout on the Rock Island Trail.
On October 19, 2022October 19, 2022
Commuter Stories: Sean McCue
RideshareKC is a publicly funded program that provides commuter resources to individuals and employers in the Kansas City metropolitan area — helping to create transportation options for area workers. Established in 1980, the program serves commuters from five counties in Missouri and four counties in Kansas. Learn more at RideshareKC.org.
On October 19, 2022October 19, 2022
Commuter Stories: Nash High
RideshareKC is a publicly funded program that provides commuter resources to individuals and employers in the Kansas City metropolitan area — helping to create transportation options for area workers. Established in 1980, the program serves commuters from five counties in Missouri and four counties in Kansas. Learn more at RideshareKC.org.
On September 29, 2022September 29, 2022
Preparing for climate-related disasters
September is Disaster Preparedness Month. And even though we’re a little late to the game, don’t worry! We’ll be peppering readers with disaster preparedness and community resilience tips and resources all year long.
As I’m writing this, Hurricane Ian is working it’s way across Florida. Some Floridians have chosen to follow evacuation mandates and advisories, some have not. Hopefully, all will have prepared adequately and will come out unscathed. I’ve seen Florida friends post to social media about their preparations, whether it’s installing the hurricane shutters, stocking up on food or digging out the solar phone chargers. Of course, this brings to mind the question: what prepares us for disaster in the Kansas City region? And what does disaster-preparedness mean in the face of climate change?
Climate change will exacerbate those natural hazards we are all familiar with here in the metro: flooding, heat, drought, winter weather, tornadoes and thunderstorms. The full impact of more extreme versions of these hazards leaves a lot of uncertainty. But one thing is for sure, the impacts could be broad and wide-reaching. We need to think expansively about our risks and vulnerabilities. Disasters in a different area of the country could impact our region — mass migration, food shortages or economic disruptions, as examples. Read on for a few ways you, your household and your city can build climate resilience by being prepared when we are faced with disaster.
On September 28, 2022September 28, 2022
Celebrate Energy Awareness Month with Building Energy Exchange Kansas City
October is Energy Awareness Month, and BE-Ex KC has events happening all over the metro! Connect with private and public...