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Knowledge Area: Climate Change

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WERF will evaluate the likely effects of climate change on wastewater services, and will assess processes and technologies to cost-effectively mitigate and adapt to the potential impacts.

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WERF Subscriber Plays Integral Role in Extreme Weather Events Workshop in Kansas
WERF, with the help of subscribing organization Johnson County Wastewater, recently hosted a workshop on extreme weather events. The workshop, which took place in Olathe, KS, was part of a six-part series that WERF has been collaborating on with other organizations that examines extreme weather and the water sector’s role.
Preparing Australia’s Water Infrastructure to Withstand Extreme Climatic Events - via WSAA
Water is involved in every extreme climatic event. But with $120 billion dollars of assets to manage, how can a water utility prioritise and prepare for risks to that infrastructure, 70% of which is underground?
New Thinking Is Critical To Better Manage Water And Electricity Resources In Texas
Central Texas Workshop Discusses Opportunities For Resiliency During Extreme Weather Events. Written by Kate Zerrenner for the Environmental Defense Fund. Click to continue reading on the EDF blog.
EPA Recognizes Individuals, Organizations for Climate Change Leadership
Two WERF subscribers have been awarded by the EPA for their leadership in reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change. Click to continue reading on EPA.gov.
Collaboration Between WERF, NOAA, U.S. EPA, and Others Produces Case Studies on Adapting to Extreme Weather Events
As extreme weather events appear more common, the ability of water resource managers and service providers to respond is challenged. New case studies offer insight into how the water sector can adapt.
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Products & Tools

Sustainable Path to Adapt to Climate Change
WERF is providing utility managers with information to adapt their practices to meet environmental challenges related to climate change.
Guide Provides Information on Impact of Climate Change
WERF, the Water Research Foundation, the UK Water Industry Research, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research prepared a series of technical briefs that provide a better understanding of the impact of climate change on the water, wastewater, and stormwater sectors.
Climate Literacy Guide Available
The U.S. Climate Change Science Program recently issued a guide on climate literacy. This guide provides valuable information about the earth's climate and the impacts of climate change.
Environment Canada Issues Revision of its FAQ on Climate Science
This easy-to-navigate resource answers questions about human influences on the atmosphere and the impact of climate change.
Effects of Climate Change
Related link from the Climate Change Science Program Office: The Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources, and Biodiversity.
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