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Summer 2023 Cohort is Igniting Transformative Change in Justice Reform, Public Health, and Climate Resilience
The Summer 2023 FUSE Executive Fellows are set to focus on catalyzing progressive shifts in the justice system, improving public health response to substance use disorders, and bolstering climate resilience efforts.
Putting People First: How Environmental Justice is Shaping Local Governments’ Climate Action Strategies
Local, state, and federal governments are all prioritizing addressing the climate crisis, setting ambitious targets to mitigate and even reverse the effects brought on by climate change. In designing these strategies and goals, an increasing number of local governments are...
Nashville’s Journey Toward Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Nashville, Tennessee, has faced significant climate challenges, including costly winter storms, destructive tornadoes, flash floods, and the exacerbating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced municipal preparedness.
Building Climate Resilience: The Inspiring Journeys of Oakland and Austin
Oakland, CA, and Austin, TX, are undergoing rapid environmental and infrastructural changes due to the intensifying impacts of climate change. Amidst the adversity, both cities strive towards resilience, equity, and community empowerment. Let’s delve into their journeys.
California and Washington are Empowering Innovations in Climate Action
Four Fall 2023 FUSE Executive Fellows in San Joaquin County, Los Angeles County, the City of Hayward, and King County are set to focus on alternative transportation, updating infrastructure, and reducing energy burden for a sustainable future for their communities.