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To overcome the politics involved in
adaptation, we need…
A. To reconcile short term
election cycles with long term
climate impact predictions
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predictions relate to
economics and public health
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how adaptation relates to
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that are not in the room today
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issue to people and places we know
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To work on adaptation, we need the
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A. Funding to support
adaptation activities
B. Dedicated municipal staff
to address adaptation
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implementation effort
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strategies for different
climate impacts
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