Nonprofit pushes local governments to factor historically marginalized communities in climate change policies

Matt Cox, the CEO of Greenlink Analytics, was a guest on Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look.” (Left photo, LaShawn Hudson/WABE ; right photo, Tommy Munoz)

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With a change in presidential administrations comes a change in priorities when it comes to climate change. With his second term in office, President Trump has once again withdrawn the U.S. from the Paris Agreement. At the same time, Atlanta-based Greenlink Analytics is working with local and state governments to create policies and programs addressing climate change.

Matt Cox, who serves as the CEO of Greenlink Analytics, was a guest on Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look.”

He talked with show host Rose Scott about why he’s urging local and state officials to factor in communities facing economic, health, and environmental challenges when it comes to creating policies and programs. During the conversation, Cox shared why he believes focusing on these communities is key to making meaningful reforms.

He also talked about the Greenlink Equity Map, climate gentrification and initiatives to address climate change such as WeatheRISE ATL.