“All Access with Andy Garcia” segment explores how the impacts of climate change are local and so are the solutions
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc. (KLA), an award-winning, mission-driven climate consultancy, is featured in an upcoming segment of “All Access with Andy Garcia” focused on the critical role of cities, towns and counties in leading meaningful climate action.
The “All Access” segment highlights how accessible data and clear storytelling can help communities connect climate action to the issues residents experience every day – and to solutions like heat pumps, electric vehicles and solar power. Rather than relying on hundreds of pages of technical data or plans that sit on shelves, municipalities can use digital tools to show where progress is happening, what can still be done together and how individual and collective action contributes to larger community goals. “Local governments have a unique role in leading climate action, because they understand the people, infrastructure and priorities that define their communities,” said Kim Lundgren, chief executive officer of Kim Lundgren Associates. “They have an incredible opportunity to lead by example, make solutions feel achievable and give residents a meaningful role in protecting the people and places they love.”
KLA helps match community members to the climate solution that’s right for them. They bridge the gap between policy and action by providing practical solutions, including helping local governments identify priorities, measure progress, communicate transparently and create opportunities for residents, businesses and community organizations to participate in solutions. KLA’s Community Dashboard translates complex climate and sustainability data into clear, public-facing information. The platform helps municipal staff manage and communicate progress while connecting residents with actions they can take at home, at work and throughout their communities.
These tools are especially valuable for local governments facing staff and capacity limitations.. Many local government departments operate with lean teams that lack specialized expertise and tools, making it difficult to analyze complex data sets while managing daily operations. Without a clear implementation framework, even ambitious plans can struggle to gain momentum.
Furthermore, municipalities require transparent metrics that illustrate progress without overwhelming the public with confusing technical jargon. Tapping the power of action-oriented storytelling, local leaders build trust and help residents understand the direct connection between municipal policy and their community’s strength and resilience.
“People are more likely to act when they can see how climate solutions improve their own community,” continued Lundgren. “Whether that means lowering energy costs, creating healthier homes, preparing for extreme heat or protecting local resources, climate action becomes more powerful when people understand what is possible and see themselves as part of the solution.”
About “All Access hosted by Andy Garcia”: “All Access hosted by Andy Garcia” is an award-winning educational series distributed to Public Television stations throughout the United States. The program provides balanced coverage of emerging trends, cultural shifts, and technical innovations across various industries, delivering educational perspectives to broad audiences. Hosted by legendary actor Andy Garcia, the series maintains a commitment to informative public broadcasting storytelling. For program details and broadcast information, visit allaccessptv.com.
About Kim Lundgren Associates:
Founded in 2014 as a woman-owned benefit corporation, Kim Lundgren Associates (KLA) has partnered with more than 75 local governments to build their capacity to design and implement aggressive, equitable solutions to climate change. We do this by delivering affordable tools and services to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate climate and sustainability goals and programs. Named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies, KLA works specifically with local governments because they can be true catalysts for change, matching community members with climate solutions that help them protect where they live and what they love. From our climate action planning services to our storytelling Dashboard tool, we’re solving the climate crisis one community at a time.
Discover how local communities are driving change at kimlundgrenassociates.com.
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