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How Cincinnati's Climate Safe Neighborhoods Partnership promotes climate equity

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Release Date: 03/13/2023

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Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. Learn more at 

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Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. Learn more at 

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And it’s an increasing threat with climate change. Learn more at 

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So the New York State Insurance Fund provides money for small businesses to buy fans, cooling vests, ventilated hard hats, and more for their employees. Learn more at 

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Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid. Learn more at 

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It helps people make their homes more energy efficient. Learn more at 

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Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. Learn more at 

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Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares. Learn more at 

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But one effort helps keep water flowing through trout habitat during winters in the Rio Grande basin. Learn more at 

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Replacing lawn grass with native plants can reduce runoff and erosion. Learn more at 

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The initiative prioritizes the needs of low-income and communities of color, with the goal of ensuring they are better protected as the city gets hotter and wetter. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/