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Makerspace STEMlab Adult Programs - 2022 Monthly Series

This LibGuide was created to accompany Mr. Fee's Lecture Series for STEM Adult Programs 2022

Extreme Weather and Resilient Communities Event Details

January 13, 2022 - Extreme Weather and Resilient Communities

Wildfires, floods, and solar flares. Extreme weather is increasing around the globe. What causes climate change? How can we fight it? Join STEM Librarian William Fee for a discussion about what various communities and businesses are doing to combat the effects of climate change.

Time: 12 Noon to 1:00 PM

Register at ra-edmakerspace@pa.gov to receive your link to join.

Read More About Climate Change

Online Sources
Books

Climate Change in PA
The DEP map and information site on Climate Change
Dauphin County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Website
4 year plan to predict and prevent hazards and disasters
Family Emergency Plan
Template from FEMA/Ready.gov
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
See where your house or business sits in the FEMA floodplain classification
FEMA Resources for Climate Resilience
The overview document for both responders and citizens
Here’s what Philly could look like in 2100 if sea levels rise
Simulated photos show where sea water would cover
Interactive map shows how global warming will impact cities by 2050
Shows what town the climate in your town will be like in 2050
Citizen Science, Civics, and Resilient Communities (CSCRC)
A project among informal educators to train citizen scientists to gather data. Several programs have their materials linked
The Summer of 2080 Will Be This Warm
A map which compares the climate in an area now to the comparable climate in 2080.
Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan
The DEP Climate Action Plan, which lays out goals and actions to prevent global temperature increase over 2 degrees.
Philadelphia Climate Action Playbook
The plan for what the city of Philadelphia is doing to combat climate change.
Climate Change Resiliency
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission plans and information on climate change.
Community Resilience Action Network of Erie (CRANE)
A group of local governments, businesses, schools and organizations working together on climate change.

Climate Change by The New York Times Editorial (Editor)
ISBN: 9781642820751
Publication Date: 2018-08-15
Innovators Challenging Climate Change by Robyn Hardyman
ISBN: 9781534565586
Publication Date: 2019-07-15
Discusses innovations in managing climate change, including advances in electricity, transportation, and industry.