%0 PDF %T A PLACE FOR BUSINESS: AN EXPLORATION OF BUSINESS LOCATION AS A TOOL IN CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION. %A Bickerdike, Carl. %8 2017-04-18 %R http://localhost/files/n296xb297 %X Abstract: Climate change will result in some regions suffering from unsustainable impacts, leading to outward human migration. This thesis examines the idea that relocation could preempt the worst impacts and be done in a planned way that mitigates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Specifically, it explores the potential for businesses to relocate as a means to facilitate population movement. Extensive literature reviews were performed to establish how, who, where and why a firm would relocate. Climate and temperature data were analyzed to determine the emissions savings for a given firm to relocate between a low and high risk location. The results show GHG savings are possible through relocation, although there are significant caveats and assumptions. This thesis demonstrates the need for additional research to explore climate change impacts on locational risk and energy use. Furthermore, it highlights the need for purposeful and considered national spatial planning.; Thesis (M.A.)--Tufts University, 2012.; Submitted to the Dept. of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning.; Advisor: Penn Loh.; Committee: Ann Rappaport.; Keywords: Urban planning, Land use planning, and Public policy. %[ 2022-10-13 %9 Text %~ Tufts Digital Library %W Institution