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Greenhouse gases (GHG): Any gaseous compound in the atmosphere that is capable of absorbing infrared radiation, thereby trapping and holding heat in t
Frontline communities: communities—including people of color, immigrants, low-income individuals, people with disabilities, those in rural areas, LG
Equity: all people are justly and fairly included in society and that everyone is able to participate, prosper, and achieve their full potential. It r
Environmental Justice: The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins with respect to t
Ecosystem Services: Benefits to humans provided by the natural environment and from healthy ecosystems.
Drought: Period of excessive dryness long enough to affect agriculture, habitats, or people, which often develop slowly over months or years.
Community Resilience: the ability of communities to withstand, recover, and learn from past disasters to strengthen future response and recovery effor
Community Land Trust: Nonprofit organizations governed by a board of CLT residents, community residents, and public representatives that provide lasti
Community-driven Planning: A process where frontline community members most impacted by climate change share decision-making power with the lead gover
Co-benefits: Beneficial outcomes from climate action that seek to mitigate climate change risks but also deliver on other priorities, such as addressi