Town takes temperature on climate change impact

task force sent the survey out in June 2022 which received approximately 500 responses that were collected and analyzed, according to a town release.

Key findings include 84% of respondents feel climate change is an urgent problem that needs to be prepared for, 73% felt unsafe from extreme storms and 72% from a loss of power and 84% are concerned about climate change for the next generation

About half of the respondents see the biggest barrier for progress as a resistance to change while 67% answered politics, according to the town.

“It is always important to check in with residents to ensure that their priorities match ours,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said in a statement. “Results from the survey confirm that our residents are worried about the impacts of climate change and want to get involved with actions the Town is planning to reduce emissions and help us adapt and thrive in a changing environment.”

BY BRANDON DUFFY

Task Force showed that over 70% of people that responded are concerned about the impacts of climate change in the town. North Hempstead’s Town Board and