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Climate Change Adaptation Resource Center (ARC-X)

Community-Based Adaptation To A Changing Climate

Designed for local government officials, this handout describes the impacts of climate change on local government services, provides illustrative adaptation strategies, and includes examples of community-based adaptation actions. References and federal resources are provided for further investigation.

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