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Presentation transcript:

Background Timing of precipitation Extended heat spells Public health Air quality Wildfire Agriculture Energy Use

Temperature Projections For California

Frost Days

Agriculture in the San Joaquin Valley Simulated Change in Crop Yields

Relative surface area of crops in California for 2006

Rainfall Intensity, Duration and Frequency

California Snowpack Shrinks Reductions Increases

Depletion of Groundwater and Overuse of Surface Water

Agriculture and Water

Air Quality Bad and probably getting worse

Allergies and Disease Increasing pollen numbers and allergy strength Spread of new diseases Mosquito-Borne Rodent-Borne Water-Borne

Recommendations

Green Technologies Evolving Business practices for a more sustainable future. Solar Airport Solar Parking Covers

Water Policy

A Sustainable Future The City’s vehicle and bus fleets are converting to clean fuels. Land use policies encourage walkable mixed use neighborhoods. Solar panels are sprouting off the tops of residential and commercial buildings The City’s Team Clean Air initiative is a progressive program designed to reduce air polluting emissions through city operations. Operation Clean Air, is a regional collaborative focused on improving air quality. The Public Utilities Department has been honored beyond the city’s planned urban boundary. nationally for energy conservation. The Parks, recreation and Community Services Department continues to partner with the San Joaquin River and Conservation Trust to develop a 23-mile, 6000 acre green belt with recreational trails.