Center for the Blue Economy
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Final Report on Regional Economic Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise in San Diego
One of the consequences of climate change and sea level rise that has not been extensively examined is potential damage to regional economies. Most studies have focused on possible damages to individual properties, but looking at future flood risks in future dollars at the regional economic level is a new approach.
Assessing the Mid-Atlantic Coast's Economic Vulnerability To Climate Change
The Center for the Blue Economy, in collaboration with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute has published a first-of-its-kind report for The Mid-Atlantic Regional Council on the Ocean (MARCO) examining Mid-Atlantic vulnerabilities of several critical economic sectors to climate change. The report quantifies the potential impacts of threats like sea level rise, rising ocean temperatures and changes in the ocean’s chemistry to communities and businesses in 63 counties and independent cities along the coast from New York to Virginia.
From Monterey to Micronesia: CBE Summer Fellows Protect World Oceans
Twelve students in the International Environmental Policy program are participating in fully funded summer internships through the Center for the Blue Economy.
Life According to Langholz
A fixture in the International Environmental Policy program, professor Jeff Langholz is nothing if not systematic in his approaches to life’s challenges. He generously shares his systems with students and colleagues, and is tireless in his efforts to inspire others.
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New Reports Estimate Multi-Billion-Dollar Economic Risks for Mid-Atlantic, San Diego Regions Due to Climate Change
Two recent reports from the Institute’s Center for the Blue Economy quantify the potential economic impacts of sea level rise and intensified storm activity on coastal regions.
Panel to Tackle Economic Dimensions of Climate Policy
Leaders in the green energy, labor, and fossil fuel sectors will come together April 17 at the Middlebury Institute to discuss strategies for addressing the economic impacts of climate policies.
Speaker Series Spotlights Environmental Justice Concerns
| by Jason Warburg
The Hayward Speaker Series will bring diverse community voices around social and environmental justice to Monterey March 28 through May 10.
