Building Climate Resilience

SCSJ works to build climate resilience by promoting policies that help communities adapt and by pushing back against false climate solutions.

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Supporting Climate-Impacted Communities

Climate change is not only an environmental crisis — it is a matter of social justice and equity. Low-income residents, people of color, older adults, refugees, and outdoor workers bear the brunt of extreme heat, flooding, and other climate impacts. 

Building Community Resilience

We advocate for policies that ensure communities historically left out of decision-making have a voice in shaping climate solutions. We also help build resilience through community-driven disaster preparedness events and educational resources.  

CLimate Resilience Resources

Flooding in the South story map in web browser

Explainer

Flooding in the South: Rising Risk and Unequal Impact

Durham city skyline with thermometer on showing over 100 degrees F.

Digital Tool  +  Explainer

Heat Waves: A Resource Guide for Durham

Heat Stroke v Heat Exhaustion

Infographic

Understanding Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion

Climate Resilience News

Aiswarya Murali, Counsel and Fellow for Environmental Justice at SCSJ, gave oral comments to OSHA on July 1, 2025, and submitted written comments July 7, urging the Administration to take additional measures to ensure protection for marginalized and vulnerable communities.  

Climate Resilience  +  Environmental Justice

SCSJ Applauds OSHA Heat Prevention-Related Rulemaking, Urges Equity Considerations 

Lucious farmland with a microphone and decorative yellow line coming out to signify a statement on environmental justice

Climate Resilience  +  Environmental Justice

SCSJ Remains Committed to Environmental and Climate Justice 

Gas station completely flooded in Asheville, NC, from Hurricane Helene

Climate Resilience  +  Communications  +  Environmental Justice

SCSJ Statement on Hurricane Helene Devastation

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Climate Resilience  +  Communications  +  Environmental Justice  +  Uncategorized

SCSJ Celebrates EJ Mapping Tool Success and Proposes New Features