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Climate Change

Summary: Wildfire Costs, New Development, and Rising Temperatures

April 2016

This summary highlights the major research Headwaters Economics has conducted concerning controlling fire suppression costs, state case studies, and the growth of homes in the WUI.

Socioeconomics and Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region

March 2015

This interactive shows how the social and economic characteristics of the Great Lakes Region are impacted by regionally specific changes in climate. It was developed in partnership with the Great Lakes Adaptation Assessment for Cities at the University of Michigan.

Understanding Climate Change Impacts on Cities, Counties, and National Forest Regions

December 2014

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A sample of research and free tools available to help communities better understand the potential socioeconomic impacts of climate change.

Atlas of the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem

June 2013

This interactive website was created to help inform conservation goals and actions with knowledge of the geography and people in this unique region.

The Rising Cost of Wildfire Protection

June 2013

This report describes how the protection of homes in the Wildland-Urban Interface has added to wildfire costs and concludes with a discussion of solutions that may help control escalating risks and expenses.

The Upper Peninsula’s Economy and a Changing Climate

February 2013

map of Michigan's Upper Penninsula

This post summarizes the Climate Adaptation Report which provides a description of key economic sectors at greatest risk from extreme weather or long-term climate shifts and is intended to prepare the region’s forests, water resources, and communities for a less certain future.

Green Jobs Metrics

June 2012

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This research summary offers an overview of efforts to quantify the national green economy in terms of job creation from several perspectives.

Implementing Climate Change Adaptation: Lessons Learned From Ten Examples

February 2012

Olympia, WA

This paper presents ten examples of cities and counties around the country and the key lessons learned in the process of moving from planning to implementation on climate change adaptation.

Clean Energy Transmission

February 2012

Headwaters Economics analyzed transmission infrastructure issues from the perspective of regional economic development, and other topics most relevant to local and state decision makers.

Oregon Home Building, Higher Temperatures Drive Price Tag Ever Higher

January 2012

This Headwaters Economics study analyzes the impact of housing and climate on the costs of fighting forest fires in National Forests of Oregon.

Preparing Missoula County for a Changing Climate

November 2011

Downtown Missoula on a fall day.

A report on socioeconomic conditions of Missoula County as part of public process of developing a climate change adaptation plan.

Northern California, Homes, and Cost of Wildfires

August 2011

California fire

This Headwaters Economics study analyzes the impact of housing and climate on the costs of fighting forest fires in the twelve national forests of the Sierra Nevada.

Missoula County Homes at Risk in Flood and Wildfire Areas

August 2011

Map showing growth of homes in the Wildland Urban Interface

These two slideshows and related information use Missoula County and Western Montana to show how many homes have been built in flood and wildfire hazard areas, which are vulnerable to larger and more frequent floods and fires.

Crown of the Continent and Climate Change

November 2010

Map showing Montana portion of Crown of the Continent

This report studies the possible effects of climate change in the Crown of the Continent on two “snow-pack” dependent sectors of the economy–downhill skiing and recreational fishing.

The Clean Energy Economy in the Rockies: Increasing Jobs, Investments, and Production

July 2010

This newsletter summary highlights a study that compares how Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming—five states with vast traditional but also significant clean energy resources—are taking advantage of clean energy opportunities to create green jobs.

Clean Energy Leadership in the Rockies: Competitive Positioning in the Emerging Green Economy

June 2010

The Clean Energy report compares how Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming are taking advantage of clean energy and energy efficiency opportunities to create green jobs.

Press Release: Clean Energy in the Rockies Report Released

October 2009

Study Shows Which States Are Attracting Jobs, Businesses, and Investment; Five Key Steps to Future Growth

Wildland Fire: Climate Change and Housing Growth Could Double the Cost of Protecting Homes from Wildfires

July 2009

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Our newsletter on how the price of fighting forest fires has been increasing substantially, costing taxpayers billions every year.

Montana Wildfire Cost Study- Technical Report

August 2008

Jocko Lake

This report examines how residential development adds to the costs of fighting wildfires, using Montana as a case study.

Home Development on Fire-Prone Lands

January 2008

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Our newsletter on how more and more people are building homes in the western “wildland urban interface,” the forested areas where housing borders undeveloped public lands.

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