Read the full story in Philanthropy Southeast’s Inspiration (story on p. 3).
Hot and humid summers, menacing hurricanes and devastating tornadoes have always been part of life in the South. But as the effects of climate change continue to emerge, Southern communities are increasingly in the crosshairs of intensifying weather events. Coastal communities are being threatened by rising tides and communities across the region can expect summer heat to reach stifling levels.
Southern philanthropy, in turn, is starting to take action by shifting funding priorities to focus on climate change solutions – and to address climate change’s disproportionate impact on people of color and those living in less-affluent communities.
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