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Carmel by the Sea, CA

Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on one piece of legislation. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea adopted a resolution—a formal statement of support—calling for a national Carbon Fee and Dividend Program to address climate impacts like rising temperatures, severe storms, wildfires, and ocean acidification. The program would place a fee on greenhouse gas emissions (pollution from energy use) to encourage businesses and individuals to switch to cleaner energy sources, with the collected fees returned to households as dividends to help offset higher energy costs, with particular support for lower-income families. The City authorized its Mayor to advocate for this policy to federal and county officials, positioning it as a way to drive both climate action and economic opportunity.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on three climate planning documents: a 2018 greenhouse gas emissions inventory and two vulnerability assessments. The City of Carmel has reduced community-wide emissions by 42% since 2005, primarily through renewable energy adoption and transportation changes, with residential buildings, transportation, and commercial activities as the largest emission sources. Climate adaptation efforts focus on sea level rise (projected up to 5 feet by 2100), wildfire risk, drought, extreme heat, and storm impacts. Key initiatives include a $9.9 million storm drain improvement program, habitat and shoreline restoration, water management partnerships, and wildfire defensible space programs, with implementation prioritized by urgency and available funding.

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