This webinar provides an overview of climate change science, linkages to energy security, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies for surface transportation, and risk-based adaptation to climate change. Key topics covered include:

  • Climate Change Science, Sources, and Trends
  • The Importance of Climate Change to State DOTs
  • Strategies to Reduce GHG Emissions from Transportation
  • Climate Adaptation for Transportation Agencies
  • Climate Legislation and Policy

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Presented by:

Paula Hammond, Secretary of Washington State DOT, Chair of AASHTO Climate Change Steering Committee

Cindy Burbank, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Vice President, Climate Change Practice Leader

Webinar conducted February 24, 2010 under sponsorship of AASHTO, the Center for Environmental Excellence, and FHWA.