Plus, protecting the mental health of airline pilots and pushing back against illegal fishing.
| Helping communities become more resilient to climate change Across the United States, more frequent and destructive climate events are impacting Americans’ day-to-day lives and communities. The average annual damages from weather- and climate-related disasters jumped from $18 billion in the 1980s to $81 billion in the 2010s, and the 2020s are easily on pace to shatter that record. Local governments are on the front lines of addressing climate risk, as they regulate and incentivize the location of new housing and commercial development, develop and operate transportation and water infrastructure, and oversee emergency preparedness and response. The rapidly growing field of climate analytics can help local governments adopt a more proactive approach to the crisis. Using insights from San Diego, Jenny Schuetz, Adie Tomer, Julia Gill, and Caroline George show how U.S. leaders can leverage climate risk data to protect their communities. |
More research and commentary The FAA is all mixed up about pilot mental health. Airline pilots are responsible for the safety of millions of people every day. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its policies may stand in the way of pilots getting help when they need it—ultimately putting the flying public in danger, write Richard Frank and Robyn Hacker in The Hill. Coast Guard Pacific partnerships push back against illegal fishing. In a new commentary, Brookings Federal Executive Fellow James W. Ellsworth explains the impact of illegal fishing, U.S. efforts to address the challenge, and how America works with other countries to curb the practice. |
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