Climate Change

Kansas City climate activists joined international demonstrations with a student walkout and general assembly in Theis Park on Sept. 20.

curiousKC | Our Reporting Team to Tackle How the Climate Crisis Affects KC

It’s time to unveil what the Kansas Citians have chosen.  This month, voters seemed keen on knowing more about how climate changes will impact our metropolitan area. So, here’s the question our team of journalists will tackle next: Does KC study how climate change affects our city? Does KC have a position dedicated to this…

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Brenette Wilder (right) navigates her husband, Cleotis, as he drives a route Aug. 6 collecting data for a heat-mapping project coordinated through the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Hunting for Hot Spots in Kansas City’s Climate

Kansas City volunteers are part of a nationwide effort to map “heat islands” in cities where temperatures can be nearly 10 degrees higher than surrounding areas.

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Electric vehicles are displayed before a news conference with White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to highlight electric vehicles on April 22, 2021, at Union Station near Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

‘Big and Bold’ Infrastructure Bill Falls Short on Helping States Fight Climate Change

Critics who wanted to see a greater focus on advancing climate action and equity for disadvantaged communities say the infrastructure spending bill comes up short, or even worsens, progress toward those goals.

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Greenworks In Kansas City, a local nonprofit, works to connect kids and young adults with environmental education and job opportunities.

Environmental Camp About More Than Making S’mores

Greenworks In Kansas City, a local nonprofit, works to connect kids and young adults with environmental education and job opportunities.

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Members of Groundworks NRG's Green Team recently installed "green infrastructure" in Kansas City, Kansas.

Volunteer Green Team Battles Stormwater Runoff in Neighborhoods

The Green Team, a program within Groundworks Northeast Revitalization Group, empowers youth to redesign green spaces in cooperation with local neighborhood associations.

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