Yes, 2016 was the hottest year on record, with sea ice on the poles setting record lows month after month. That is one reason why Santa Monica’s next climate action and adaptation plan (CAAP) needs you! Complete the CAAP community survey . If you want to involve more voices to develop the plan, reach out to Samantha Rosenbaum (samantha.rosenbaum@smgov.net) for a presentation or workshop for your business, neighborhood, or organization.