For a Clean Green Future
Our Challenges & Opportunities
Human-made emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are causing warming that is not typical of the historical record.
These emissions are likely to result in negative impacts to
Western New York, including the Town of Aurora.
Increases in average annual temperature, frequency of extreme heat and precipitation events, and changes in habitat will all bring potentially negative impacts to our region. Data showing historical atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide (Figure 4) and an increase in Erie County’s historically observed vs. projected temperature (Figure 5) help to visualize these changes. Even under scenarios that assume humans greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the challenge to protect life, property, and vulnerable populations in our community is significant.
Click on the boxes below to learn more about the specific challenges & opportunities in our town.