A newly published Kindred Futures report examines the intersection of climate resilience and racial wealth equity in Atlanta. The 68-page report is titled “A Beloved Community, A Brighter Tomorrow.”  It breaks down how rising utility costs, extreme heat, flooding and other environmental harms extract wealth from Atlanta and Southwest Atlanta homeowners, renters and business owners.

The report also captures data about barriers to implementing weatherization, how shifts in climate patterns mirror community realities and more. In addition, the document details policy recommendations and collective action steps stakeholders can take to assist Black communities in protecting their assets and reducing vulnerabilities. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott talks with Dr. Alex Camardelle, the vice president of policy and research at Kindred Futures. Carmardelle shares details about the report’s key findings, including that more than 69% of the surveyed respondents have concerns about potential climate impacts on their homes and property. Carmardelle also explained why he believes the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest move to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding will lead to further deregulation.