Science, Technology and Environmental Policy final capstone report.  This report provides a road map for Ramsey County to build its internal capabilities to proactively address climate-related risks and its associated impacts on residents’ health and well-being. It also provides a timeline for implementing these changes. Our recommendations align with Ramsey County’s four goals and its eight 2019 strategic priorities and are based on learnings from Ramsey County staff and case studies. Most importantly, given the connection between climate impacts and vulnerable populations, our recommendations promote racial equity in Ramsey County.

At least 100,000 San Francisco residents lack adequate Internet access and miss out on economic and educational benefits. A new model, developed by Monkeybrains, a local Internet Service Provider (ISP), and the city of San Francisco, successfully bridges this digital divide for public housing residents. Thanks to low start up and maintenance costs, their solution will be financially self-sustaining for years to come. This Report, published by the Institute for Local Self Reliance and co-auhored by me, details their innovative model.