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INL Climate Change

Vulnerability Assessment

Assessment of climate change vulnerabilities conducted in 2014

• Assessment goals were to:

• identify aspects of INL that could be affected by climate change

• quantify how these systems/components will respond

• determine the capacity to adapt to minimize impact

• assess climate change risks (consequence × probability)

• develop adaptation plan to minimize negative impacts

• Revised DOE order, now includes requirements that include planning for climate change resilience and adaptation, and sustainability

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Vulnerabilities likely to cause more drought and severe storms

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Impacts to:

Energy supply

Infrastructure and transportation

Maintenance and support personnel capacity

HVAC systems

Wildland fire

Reduced groundwater levels

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INL is addressing vulnerabilities through adjustments in:

Behaviors

Planning of strategic resources

Implementation of new technologies

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Revision of workforce protocols and policies

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• Administrative Guidance

• Education on Preparedness and response to natural

disasters

Implementation of Climate Change resiliency

• Environmental monitoring technologies

• Carbon footprint reduction

• Zero-carbon facilities

• Regional partnerships

• Updated vulnerability assessments (2-3 years)

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