…it’s hot, or hot air when it’s cool, redefining affordable cooling for underserved communities. Northern Arizona University will receive $100,000 to advance the project, and...
…HydroCycle SolarHarvest: Eco-Friendly Circular Cooling and Water System for Underserved Communities, designed to provide sustainable cooling and clean water access to communities that...
…Arizona State University’s Ten Across Initiative has launched a new student competition, the 10X PRIZE Clean Cooling Student Competition, designed to inspire the development of innovative...
…undergraduate or graduate degree from ASU within the last 12 months • Must have completed some coursework in at least one of the following: communications, journalism, digital media...
…flood; which communities are more likely to have more pollution; which communities are more likely to be hotter because of heat islands and no green canopy; which communities are more…
…combines two existential questions for communities along the southern U.S. limits — is the increasingly popular concept of diverting water from a frequently inundated region to this...
…under 2% for housing and community development. This tolerance for speed and the prioritization of land and budget for vehicles likely contribute to communities in the Ten Across geography...
…among many panelists: existing communication pathways have become compromised by either redundancy, misinformation, or audience fatigue for climate reporting. At a time when we need it...
…and outcomes of the inaugural 10X Prize, featuring perspectives from the competition sponsor, two jurors, a student competitor and their community partner. Relevant links and resources:...
…spent the last year in as a lone reporter covering local stories impacting its community of just under 15,000 residents. The Colorado River crisis being one of them. Economic development…
…the types of interventions that we bring to those communities. Because when the community acknowledges and recognizes that the city is listening… then I think it’s a win-win...
…usual subject matter. This is understandable, as our daily routines seem an undeserved luxury when contrasted with the completely irrational suffering in Ukraine. The context for just...
…state has lost 21% of its historic allotment. The implications of this supply reduction are daunting and require Arizonans to once again come together around an ambitious solution for...
…you add the federal dollars and the $180 billion that is coming to California and more around infrastructure. Samuel Assefa, Director of the California Governor’s Office of Planning...
…underscores the urgent need to design and manage this and other infrastructure systems at a scale beyond even that of our largest states. The complexities of coming decades are likely…
…a financial services firm, you have a risk committee… I’ve been on a couple of public company boards for the last 20 years. And I can tell you, over the…
…Communities on Course: Casa Grande, AZ (video) Communities on Course: Westminster, CO (video) Just the Facts: Land, Water, and Agriculture in the Colorado River Basin The Hardest Working...
…their effort to enforce more explicit targets and timetables for reducing the company’s carbon-emissions suggests public and private support for corporate ESG commitments is on the...
…want to be around for a while, and they want to grow and thrive. So, there are more and more companies addressing this… It’s very few large company CEOs that…
…crisis, what needs to be done, and why effective and compelling communication is so essential to building a more resilient future. Be sure to also listen to Jay Famiglietti’s podcast…
…population increased by around 12% over the course of a decade. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this highly-engineered metropolis has continued to expand at the second fastest rate...
…layoffs as a result of the health crisis combined with surging housing costs to intensify American economic disparities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2023 Annual...
…episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter speaks with the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan signatory, James Eklund; U.S. Commissioner of the Upper Colorado River Commission, Anne Castle; and...
…world as we know it. Masterfully reported, mixing the latest scientific insight with on-the-ground storytelling, Jeff Goodell tackles the big questions and uncovers how extreme heat...
…revolution than now. The Challenge Ahead Pollution created from fossil fuel extraction and usage has undeniably led to a concerning rise in global temperatures. The latest Intergovernmental...
… Four Ten Across states share their borders with Mexico and find themselves on the frontlines of complex issues that capture the attention of the country. While agreements and solutions…
…these abundant and inexpensive supplies to reach the entirety of the nation. His company Grid United is hoping to change that, with strategic grid-to-grid transmission development projects....
…majority is not visible.”– Gregg Colburn Homelessness affects every urban community in the country one way or another. Not only is it a hot button political issue, but it is…
…committed to leading on climate action. In a prepared statement, he acknowledged President Biden’s actions Wednesday which include $2.3 billion to help communities prepare for heat...
…context to communal grief at the site of disaster. Like these previous documentaries, The Here Now Project combines amateur and professional videos captured by eyewitnesses to convey the...
…community resilience as climate risk increases in Louisiana and why massive improvements in state policy and infrastructure are still needed to achieve greater safety and success within...
…to inform leaders from around the state about current insights into housing affordability and commercial groundwater regulation. The summit’s focus on intelligent policy decision-making...
…local chapters nationwide. Last week, six chapters in California announced they are combining their regional expertise and expanding their efforts under one inclusive statewide nonprofit,...
…roadway projects and maintenance, and comparatively little to public transit or housing development. The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) represents the largest surge...
…drought, and what author Tom Zoellner refers to as a “transient” community fabric. In his 2023 book, Rim to River: Looking into the Heart of Arizona, Tom’s collection...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvpjYKRFOtY The 20th Century city was made possible by inventions such as the automobile and air conditioning. But as temperatures rise and cities continue to...
…COP26 summit were mixed to many who were following the negotiations. Topic experts and activists showed up in force, calling attention to the inadequacy of the commitments made in the…
…futures. Pressing resilience problems impacting I-10 communities are well-documented in contemporary media and provide a rich resource for students to investigate how lives, communities,...
…more efficient, climate-friendly, affordable, and accessible cooling for underserved communities. More details regarding the new 10X Prize can be found at 10across.com/10xprize/. Our guest...
…(Part 1) https://youtu.be/qEsu4dmGu9A Pre-Summit Climate Communications Workshop (Part 2) https://youtu.be/C7Prvk099Fc What our past attendees had to say about their summit experience:...
…Maricopa County added 86,820 new residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; the greatest county-wide increase in the nation with the cost of housing following suit. Given this fact, among...
Listen and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform I think that this is all comes down to what’s the right price here because, you…
…– Gabe Klein With nearly 30% of greenhouse gas emissions coming from the transportation sector, decarbonizing the system is an essential step on the road to a zero-emission future....
…and resilience experts Kathy Baughman McLeod and David Hondula about their innovative programs and strategies to combat this global crisis including ways to better communicate the urgency,...
…be drastically different from their lived reality. This is similarly true for those who study or work on the physical and metaphysical structures around this geographical divide. What...
…For those seeking a compelling narrative detailing how this all came to be, I cannot recommend Kyle Shelton’s study more highly: Power Moves: Transportation, Politics, and Development...
…You know, how can we minimize that? …How can we walk under shaded trees or ride our bike under on a smaller lane? To get to work, to get to…
…did and continue to serve my community… My community didn’t have a library when I got elected…So, as you think about service, it’s about purpose. It’s about...
THE FUTURE IS HERE Ten Across Summit—Jacksonville, Florida March 5-7, 2025 The southernmost portion of the U.S.—from Los Angeles, California to Jacksonville, Florida—offers...
Listen and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform I think we are a very open community, so we’re willing to try new ideas and…
…process and inconsistent tracking of where associated benefits and dollars are touching ground in the U.S. Other developments over the summer of 2024 have also undermined public confidence...
…threat that was made in June didn’t work. If you’re going to threaten unilateral action, you kind of need to be ready to implement that.” – James Eklund The worsening…
…Across General Inquiries form. In the process, please share any topics you would like us to cover in the coming year, some of which we’ll be addressing at our 2023…
…now constitute 20% of the statehouse corps, up from 6% in 2014.” The overall loss is consequential for communities and puts the health of American democracy at risk. Not only…
…and Abena Ojetayo, Director of Housing and Community Resilience for the City of Tallahassee, Florida about how they are building resilient communities to address today’s biggest...
…structure and resulting in the complete closure of one of the most heavily congested roadways in the country. As they worked to navigate around the disruption, many Angelenos were forced…
…of journalism that shows what that future looks like? I think that’s an area in our field that we could do a lot on. Sadie Babits, Supervising Climate Editor for…
…analysis by The Washington Post aligns with many previous studies suggesting that such retreats from rising water may be required of communities throughout the Gulf Coast in years to come….
Listen and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform As our summers become hotter and longer, droughts become more likely, foliage dies at a faster…
Ten Across is a platform for collaboration. We seek partnership projects and programs that cultivate understanding of the people, places and circumstances found throughout our unique and varied...
…that looks very different from the one we’ve known, Jeff Goodell concludes in his latest book, “The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet”. This…
…because of their location in the arid west. Such commentary is becoming increasingly common with proliferating information about the current western megadrought. But are those questions...
…the results of governance in the everyday lives of constituents. Considering the influential power of cities in innovation, economic growth and sustainable development, mayors are also...
…or community borders. Begging the question: Are those geographies adequate to properly address these issues at the scale required? Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter explores...
…The southernmost portion of the U.S.—from Los Angeles, to Houston, to Jacksonville—offers a compelling window into what lies ahead for the nation. On the front lines of social,...
…carbon emissions to reconnecting and uplifting historically disinvested communities. In this episode, Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about findings...
…commercial insurance providers have either pulled out of the state or closed, after experiencing historic underwriting losses amid various natural and legal circumstances. A lack of private...
Two recent scientific reports paint different pictures of America’s water situation regarding climate change. An article published in Nature Climate Change found that the current megadrought...
“Politics used to be less like sport and a little bit like commerce. And in commerce, there is competition and then there is dealmaking…and now people who compromise in politics…
…page. If you prefer not to receive email communication from us, please let us know by clicking on the unsubscribe link within our email communications, or by contacting Ten Across…
…by massive infrastructure projects to transform challenging environments into the fastest growing areas of the country. Is this a viable strategy for the future? Duke Reiter...
…what gaps remain to be addressed to ensure greater climate resilience and equity within this corridor and the nation. Articles/sources referenced in this podcast: ...
…on the ground in Lake Charles and putting disasters in human terms that can help us better prepare for more frequent climate occurrences. Listen to In Deep Season 2: https://www.indeep.org/episodes…
Cities and states along the I-10 are having to consider many existential questions as the climate warms. Looking to the future, the question is whether these communities can adequately respond…
…Packer’s analysis complements the work of Ten Across stakeholders positioning Phoenix and other I-10 cities at the center of such nationally important conversations. Because these...
…physical system and why that’s important for their lives and careers. And nobody should graduate without understanding the civic conditions we live in; why democracy is important....
“I don’t think that cities are the laboratories of democracy. I think we are the factories. Laboratories are places to experiment—we actually turn out the products.” –...
…Belt. Over this same period, Dallas, Phoenix, Houston, and Austin were major metros that saw the greatest population gains in the nation. With the location of work becoming less of…
…can maintain power while only serving the interests of a minority of Americans. And that’s the most important thing that I want folks to understand going into the 2024 election.”…
“In the long term, the only way that we deal with this vulnerability that…has hit us over and over again for 70 years is to change the way we use…
…a place where our capacity to find common purpose will be essential if we are to adequately address critical challenges regarding water, energy, governance, and equity to the benefit of…
Well-constructed survey data tells us a lot about how people in our communities truly feel about critical issues. What is also revealed is the disconnect between those perspectives and...
It is a moment of climate extremes in California. While the state still grapples with a shrinking Colorado River from megadrought, more snowpack accumulated on the Sierra Nevada this winter…
Friday, June 21st is #ShowYourStripes day, part of an international campaign to increase attention to the tangible realities of climate change. These downloadable “warming stripes”...
…International Irrigation Conference As the machine of Manifest Destiny churned west in the late 1800’s, John Wesley Powell dedicated his life to understanding the region’s...
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The devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida revealed the climate change vulnerabilities of the U.S. Gulf Coast and Northeast regions. Many communities were destroyed, commerce halted, and energy...
…historically unfair placement of large-scale infrastructure projects in and around communities of color. What does a renewed focus on this topic mean in today’s context and how can...
…the summit, reviews salient points made in some of the most popular podcast episodes, and hints at what is still to come in 2024. Thank you for listening with us…
…themselves with the idea of ‘placemaking’ as a method for creating a resilient communities. Popularized in the mid-twentieth century by pioneers like Jane Jacobs and William...
…Republicans struggling to come to a consensus on a key military funding bill, the US government could enter a shutdown on October 1. If FEMA is constrained and comprehensive insurance…
…Angeles Mayor Los Angeles is one of the most complex and fascinating cities in the country. Much like the rest of California and the Ten Across region more broadly, LA…
The Ten Across region is home to esteemed research institutions, municipalities, and organizations dedicated to providing data informed, fact-based resources to inform and support future decision...
…makes the future visible through examinations of communities in the southernmost U.S., which are often on the front lines of climate change. This applies especially to the engineering,...
…that both fractures and connects its communities and continues to cause controversy today. Listen in as Ten Across founder Duke Reiter talks with history and transportation expert Kyle...
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…and dams that made modern life possible sometimes ignored and even harmed low-income and marginalized communities. What can the past teach us as the U.S. looks to embark on a…
The COVID-19 pandemic is a visceral demonstration of how the entire world responds to a global emergency, providing insightful parallels into how we can learn to address the compounding crises…
…careful—it can also contribute to making things worse. How can we keep cool without putting undue stress on the grid and adding to greenhouse gas emissions? Listen in as Ten…
…the Atlantic hurricane season. Insurers around the country, and especially within the Ten Across region, have made equally consequential budget decisions as of late. Earlier this year,...
…Climate Change Made Me a Better Reporter” and how his personal journey informs his compelling reporting. Listen and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform ...
…The historic megadrought in the western United States, compounded by human-caused climate change, has curtailed the flow of the Colorado River to critical levels with no relief in sight....
…region. Listen in as both explore the growing divide in America, the future of U.S. climate adaptation and communications, and what’s at stake if we are not able to break…
…than nine inches of sea level rise, California’s coastal communities now seem to be caught unprepared to adapt to the three and a half feet of inundation projected over the…
Wellington “Duke” Reiter, FAIA Founder, Executive Director Ten Across Initiative wellington.reiter@asu.edu Rae Ulrich Senior Director, Communications and Marketing Ten Across Initiative...
“This is a hopeful moment, but there is also no doubt that there is going to be pain and suffering as we work through it.” –Jeff Goodell As the United…
…and society upon which major corporations depend. It has most often been applied to influence organizational decisions around resource consumption, staff diversity, and overall carbon...
…21st century? How does the future of democracy look outside of our big cities? And how can these insights help us to better understand the critical issues the nation and…
Listen in to this Ten Across virtual panel discussion where we speak with a panel of distinguished editors and journalists from several nonprofit news outlets across the Ten Across region…
“As long as we are abstract to each other across this chasm of ideology, solving problems is really hard to do.” —David Orr As the world faces the compounding impacts…
…Shared Resource Is Los Angeles a Model for the Nation? Examining the LA100 Renewable Energy Plan Living with Risk: Building Awareness and Taking Action More details and registration...
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…change identified as the driver. With Lakes Mead and Powell at critically low levels, excessive groundwater pumping, less precipitation, and a drying climate, is the media getting...
“When we have a hurricane like we had in Florida, we all react and we jump in. When you have a fire, you jump in you take care of it….
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