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How a Green New Deal Could Shape Delaware’s Climate Risks
Delaware's future could be shaped by climate action.
How a Green New Deal Could Affect Storms, Floods and Heat in Jacksonville
Rising temperatures are simultaneously escalating hazards posed by droughts, heat waves, storms and heavy rainfall in the River City, even as they push up sea levels, worsening flood risks.
CLIMATE PILE-UP: Global Warming’s Compounding Dangers
Recent research shows that unchecked warming pollution could bring concurrent climate crises to U.S. cities by midcentury — and that emissions cuts could reduce the danger.
West Nile Crippling El Pasoans, Rising Temperatures Play Role
Most U.S. cities have experienced an increase in the average number of mosquito disease danger days each year. El Paso's increase was larger than most, raising risks of West Nile infections.
U.S. Faces a Rise in Mosquito ‘Disease Danger Days’
Climate change is causing a change in location of disease-carrying mosquitoes as the world warms, likely leading to a significant public health challenge in the U.S.
Air Conditioning Costs Rise With Arizona’s Heat
Air conditioning is becoming more vital as temperatures rise, pushing up utility bills and putting comfortable levels of cooling out of the reach of some.
Report: The High Cost of Hot
As additional carbon pollution continues to trap more and more heat in the atmosphere, the higher temperatures that result can come with a hefty price tag.
Rising Seas Could Swell Arizona’s Population
Arizona's low living costs and friendly culture make it an appealing state in which to settle, which could drive up its population as sea-level rise and fierce storms drive coastal residents inland.
