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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
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The California Climate Change Assessment is a key initiative to understand and address the state’s climate impacts and build resilience through informed decision-making. Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment included a series of technical reports, regional summaries, and a statewide synthesis covering key issues such as extreme heat, wildfires, and sea level riseproviding critical guidance for adaptation efforts.
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