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The Bay Area Regional Collaborative, or BARC, works to collaborate and problem-solve for 21st century challenges that impact the Bay Area, including climate change and social and economic injustice.

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Flooding in Spain, Climate Ballot Measure in California

November 4, 2024 — The world is experiencing more intense storms more frequently in more places that felt safe. Read more about the tragic flooding in Spain last week, in this KQED article link : Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change by Julia Simon, published on November 2...

The Value of Metropolitan Solutions

October 1, 2024 — The Value of Metropolitan Solutions is a study commissioned by the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB) from the Metropoli Institute in Spain. Released in January 2024, the study dives into the concept of “Solutionism” as effective responses to metropolitan problems, issues, needs, challenges or...

What’s going on in Asheville? The devastating fallout from Hurricane Helene, explained.

October 1, 2024 — It will be a while before the full extent of the toll on human life and livelihoods is known from the Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that left devastation in its wake across many US states from Florida through Virginia. Although several tropical storms have traveled through southern Appalachia...

Marin City Has Long Felt Its Flooding Woes Were Neglected. That’s About to Change

September 20, 2024 — Floodwater chronically blocks Marin City residents (63% People of Color; 13% below the poverty line) from accessing Highway 101 ramps to enter or leave the city safely. After years of organizing and getting much needed political support, the Marin City community has secured commitment from the US...

Historic Rainfall Inflicts Chaotic Floods Across Four Continents

September 18, 2024 — A series of storms, fueled by a warming planet, has unleashed torrential rainfall and flooding in Europe, Africa, Asia and the US. Read more about the meteorological phenomena behind these intense storms that demonstrate how climate change is altering the weather in this article from Blomberg News...
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Our maps, data and reports are a core BARC necessity. These evidence-based tools and resources help support our actionable planning efforts across the region.

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