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Issue Brief | Final ACE Rule Raises State Concerns

On June 19, 2019, the Trump Administration released a final regulation—dubbed the Affordable Clean Energy Rule (ACE)—that repeals and replaces the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan. This issue brief, prepared...July 2, 2019

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Georgetown Climate Center at the 2019 National Adaptation Forum

The 4th National Adaptation Forum took place April 23 - 25 in Madison, WI. Georgetown Climate Center staff will be lead several sessions and networking opportunities throughout the conference. This article gives an overview of the events at which GCC staff moderated and presented.
April 16, 2019

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GCC hosts interdisciplinary convening exploring managed retreat as a strategy for community adaptation

State, local, and federal representatives came together with the Georgetown Climate Center, Georgetown faculty, and other experts for a two-day workshop on managed retreat, hosted by GCC on March 28-29, 2019. Managed retreat — or relocating communities away from vulnerable coastal areas — is one strategy that state and local governments are considering to address the impacts of sea-level rise on coastal communities, residents, and ecosystems. March 29, 2019

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New Adaptation Clearinghouse portal for ASAP members -- Link your Accounts!

The Georgetown Climate Center and the American Society of Adaptation Planners (ASAP) are pleased to announce the launch of new web-based features that link two of the leading online resource providers for climate adaptation professionals: the ASAP member website and GCC's Adaptation Clearinghouse. March 12, 2019

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GCC convenes state-federal dialogue

On February 22, GCC convened officials from a dozen states representing all regions of the U.S. for a dialogue on evolving state-federal issues and what's next for state leadership on climate and clean energy. February 22, 2019