Climate change in Rhode Island
Climate change is affecting locations like Rhode Island in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include more extreme rainfall, changes to fall foliage, and more intense hurricanes.
Explore these pages to learn how people in Rhode Island are at risk in a warming world.
Rhode Island's climate threats in include:
Explore some ways climate change is affecting Rhode Island in fall
Heavier downpours
Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, driving heavier rainfall and flood risk.
Impacts to fall color
Conditions that trigger fall color are shifting with climate change.
More intense hurricanes
Warmer oceans from climate change fuel stronger hurricanes.
Impacts to food prices
Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.
More graphics about Rhode Island and climate change
Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Rhode Island, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.
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