Johnson County, Kansas announced today that it has achieved LEED Gold certification. Johnson County is part of a growing group...
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On May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Capstone project earns local student Climate Action KC scholarship
Van Horn High School senior Jose Saenz-Olivas received the Sustainability Challenge Award at Project Lead the Way’s Biomedical Research &...
On May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
New federal climate and health office looks at intersectional work between MARC and regional partners
Dr. John Balbus, Director of the newly created Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE), a program run under...
On May 9, 2022May 10, 2022
The KC Regional Climate Action Plan receives sustainability award from the American Planning Association
Last week, the Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan received an Award for Excellence in Sustainability from the American Planning...
On April 19, 2022April 19, 2022
Leaders and subject experts convene for KC Regional Climate Action Summit
Six hundred people filled Yardley Hall inside the Midwest Trust Center on Saturday, April 9, to see presentations from eleven...
On March 23, 2022March 23, 2022
Building Energy Exchange KC website to feature energy efficiency education for the public and private sectors
The new Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) of Kansas City will launch its website at the end of the month, with ongoing content about energy efficiency trends and opportunities for building owners across the region. Be on the lookout for upcoming events and live in-person discussions in 2022!
On March 15, 2022March 15, 2022
Choose low carbon transportation options to the Climate Action Summit
We challenge you to travel low-carbon to and from the Summit by walking, biking, using public transit or carpooling. Enter...
On February 17, 2022February 17, 2022
Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) introduces contractor accelerator program through Kauffman Foundation
The Rising Trades Contractor Accelerator is a curated business program designed to support diverse entrepreneurs in green construction and the...
On January 18, 2022January 18, 2022
Climate Action Plan to be honored by Missouri APA
The Missouri Chapter of the American Planning Associate (APA) will be awarding the Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan their...
On January 14, 2022January 19, 2022
Save the date: 2022 Regional Climate Action Summit
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 9, so you don’t miss the 2022 Regional Climate Action Summit. Click the link...
On December 13, 2021December 10, 2021
Climate Action KC debuts on global stage at COP26 Conference
At the COP26 global conference in November 2021, Roeland Park Mayor Mike Kelly shared examples of CAKC's efforts in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including the Regional Climate Action Plan and the Renewables Direct program available to municipalities in our area. The panel was broadcast live worldwide.
On December 8, 2021December 8, 2021
The “end of the pipe” is only the tip of the iceberg: Waste sector considerations for climate action planning
It's important to remember that the emissions generated from waste disposal into landfills represent only one stage of that product's life cycle. Waste and resulting emissions can occur at all stages of the life cycle, from resource extraction, farming, manufacturing, processing, transportation, sale and use. And these life cycles can be altered by recycling, reuse and other waste diversion actions.