The Smart Surfaces Coalition is committed to the rapid, cost-effective global adoption of Smart Surfaces to enable cities to thrive despite climate threats, save cities billions of dollars, decrease heat, reduce flood risk, slow global warming, and improve city livability, health, equity and jobs. Jobs and internships: https://smartsurfacescoalition.org/careers The Coalition is comprised of 40 leading NGOs from key sectors necessary to drive acceleration of urban smart surface adoption, including: architecture and design, city law and policy, downtowns, energy, equity/low-income, health, planning, urban data analytics. By providing the analytic tools, training, data, research, and support to influence city policies, the Smart Surfaces Coalition seeks to rapidly scale urban Smart Surface adoption globally. This is one of the few strategies available to cost-effectively reduce global CO2-equivalent emissions by 10%. Smart Surfaces include green, reflective, and porous surfaces, urban trees, and solar photovoltaics. By adopting Smart Surface policies, cities can cost-effectively lower emissions, cut peak summer temperatures, and reduce pollution while creating jobs and enhancing competitiveness. For more information on our work, please visit our website.
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We take an intersectional approach to combat climate change with our 40 organizations. From public health to faith-based communities, architects to Environmental Justice organizations, we unite to support future generations & build a livable climate, one Smart Surface at a time. Learn more about our work at our website: https://lnkd.in/gDZxBEB6
Smart Surfaces can help cities tackle extreme heat, pollution, and stormwater runoff. Yet, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard shows that many cities are missing these critical solutions, especially in disadvantaged communities. Let’s bridge the gap for climate resilience! Full story, featuring the Smart Surfaces Coalition, here: https://lnkd.in/gZ9iWr8Z
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Congratulations to two of our partner cities, City of New Orleans and City of Columbia SC, which were selected to receive funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program! Together, the two municipalities were awarded $58.6m. The grants will help the cities cut climate pollution & boost environmental justice, including by adopting Smart Surfaces! At the Smart Surfaces Coalition, we help cities secure federal funds for urban forestry, solar PV, cool pavement, & other resilient infrastructure solutions.
Join the Partnership for Southern Equity Just Communities webinar this Wednesday, July 24 at 1pm ET! The discussion will focus on “Urban Tree Canopy, Street Trees, & Redlining,” led by distinguished urban ecologist at the USDA Forest Service, Dr. Dexter Locke. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/exw3igdk Photo Credit: Partnership for Southern Equity
Today from 1-2 PM ET, join our partner organizations American Public Health Association, National League of Cities, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice for the “Beat the Heat” A Multi-Stakeholder Approach” webinar! This webinar is a great opportunity for public health departments, city planners, healthcare professionals, and environmental justice advocates to learn about how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HeatRisk forecast tool can be used to plan around extreme heat in your community! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e82MVkQS Photo Credit: American Public Health Association
Summer temperatures are soaring, posing deadly risks. Last year, extreme heat in the US claimed about 11,000 lives. Check out this article from the American Public Health Association to learn essential tips for staying safe during hot weather, especially in urban areas where the heat island effect exacerbates impacts disproportionately: https://lnkd.in/gTrz_5DD #HeatSafety #PublicHealth #UrbanHeatIsland
Texans face a second week without power after #HurricaneBeryl, leaving 226,000 CenterPoint Energy customers frustrated and exposed to dangerous summer heat. In Houston’s Channelview, families like Juan Piñón’s have gone 7 days without electricity, relying on generators to beat the sweltering 90°F temperatures. The aftermath of the hurricane reveals that disaster lies not in the storm alone, but in the challenges faced by vulnerable communities to adapt and recover. Neglected infrastructure exacerbates how the most vulnerable will endure #ClimateChange impacts, which is why smarter, more resilient cities are vital for the health and well-being of billions across the globe. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dqdiJx7H
Thank you to the American Public Health Association for organizing this week’s congressional briefing with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA)! We are proud to participate in the event alongside our health partner, presenting the need to address extreme heat and transition federal infrastructure investments towards green, cool, and pervious Smart Surfaces 🌳 Find coverage of the briefing, including our specific policy recommendations here: https://lnkd.in/eS4rEj-d Photo Credit: American Public Health Association
We’re thrilled to share a fantastic educational resource from our partner, the Cool Roof Rating Council! Developed by the CRRC Education Committee, the Cool Surfaces Lesson Plan is available for free here: https://lnkd.in/gMXKPDbX The lesson plan offers a clear and engaging way to learn about: 🏙️ The causes and characteristics of the Urban Heat Island effect ☀️ Solar reflectance and thermal emittance 🌳 The benefits of Smart Surfaces design through: 📽️ Animated videos 🏫 A teacher guide, interactive worksheet, and hands-on experiments Spread the word and empower the next generation to tackle heat-related challenges with knowledge and innovation!