1. Climate Change Science, Policy, and Local Action in Keene CCP Presentation to City Council 12/4/14

2. 1.Overview of current climate science: i.IPCC 5 th Assessment Report ii.Climate Change in New Hampshire 2.Overview of current policy landscape 3.Implications for Keene Presentation Outline

3. Climate Science: IPCC AR5

4. IPCC AR5 Synthesis Report

5. Report: “Climate Change in Southern NH: Past, Present, and Future”

6. The Policy Landscape

7. National Climate Policy

8. RGGI: Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

9. NH Climate Policy

10. Climate Action in Keene 2000: Cities for Climate Protection Campaign 2004: Climate Action Plan 2007: Climate Resilient Communities & Climate Adaptation Plan 2010: Comprehensive Master Plan

11. Local Climate Action: The Next Step More ambitious GHG reduction goal to align with the NH Climate Action Plan Weatherization assistance for residents Increase renewable energy incentives Local transportation system

12. The Science is clear: warming is unavoidable, but the degree of warming is still in question. If Keene wants to remain a leader on Climate Change Action, it needs to continue to act. Climate mitigation and adaptation measures enacted now are much cheaper than responding to impacts later. Use the CCP Committee as a resource! Conclusion