#National Climate Assessment

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Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Environment

Letters: A carbon fee could help us make real headway on averting the worst effects of climate change

The U.S. is warming faster than other countries
There have been 25 weather-related disasters with billion-dollar losses this year
The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act can help achieve net-zero carbon emissions [ more ]
The Verge
6 months ago
Environment

Joe Biden's top climate adviser on how climate change will shape the US economy

Climate change is already costing the US $150 billion in damages annually due to extreme weather.
The national climate assessment now includes an entire chapter on economics, highlighting the economic impact of climate change.
Understanding the intersection of physical and social sciences is crucial in addressing the climate crisis. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Environment

A Federal Report Shows "Climate-Sensitive" Diseases Are Spreading Through the US

The Fifth National Climate Assessment, released by the U.S. government and climate researchers, highlights the ways in which climate change affects quality of life in the country.
The report breaks down these impacts geographically into 10 regions and forecasts how global warming will influence them in the future.
The report identifies increases in the geographic range of infectious diseases as a health risk from a changing climate. [ more ]
KQED
6 months ago
Environment

How Climate Change Affects Your Life in the US | KQED

The National Climate Assessment is influential in legal and policy circles, shaping the way people understand and act on climate change.
The report highlights the expensive impact of climate change on various aspects of life, including food, housing, and labor.
Climate-driven weather disasters, like heat waves and wildfires, contribute to the increasing costs of climate change. [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Environment

Climate Change is Hitting Every Part of Americans' Daily Lives, Major Report Warns

The National Climate Assessment reveals that climate change is already impacting every region of the United States and causing harm across various aspects of daily life.
The United States is warming about 60% faster than the global average, experiencing extreme weather events like heat waves, droughts, wildfires, and heavy downpours.
The report unequivocally blames the burning of coal, oil, and gas for climate change and its consequences. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Environment

The science is irrefutable': US warming faster than global average, says report

The US is warming faster than the global average and experiencing far-reaching consequences from the climate crisis.
The National Climate Assessment states that even with reductions in emissions, climate impacts will continue to intensify and choices made by the US and other countries will determine future trajectories.
The US is currently experiencing a disaster costing at least $1bn in damages every three weeks on average. [ more ]
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Truthout
6 months ago
Environment

Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows

The Fifth National Climate Assessment includes a section on women's health and acknowledges the vulnerability of LGBTQ+ people to the climate crisis.
The report highlights the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for greater climate action.
The inclusion of the subsection on women's health indicates increased recognition of the links between the climate crisis and reproductive health. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Environment

Climate Change's Effects Are Worsening Across U.S., but Solutions Are in Reach

Climate change in the United States is rapidly worsening and will have significant impacts on various aspects of American life.
The National Climate Assessment report highlights the urgent need for action to address climate change and emphasizes that cost-effective tools and technologies already exist to reduce emissions.
The report also highlights the increase in extreme weather events and the importance of protecting natural carbon sinks like forests and wetlands. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Environment

Climate change affects your life in 3 big ways, a new report warns

Climate change is expensive, deadly, and preventable.
The National Climate Assessment includes standalone chapters about climate change's toll on the American economy and social factors driving climate change.
The report highlights the disproportionate danger that climate change poses to marginalized communities, older Americans, and outdoor workers. [ more ]
WIRED
6 months ago
Environment

Here's How Bad Climate Change Will Get in the US-and Why There's Still Hope

The Fifth National Climate Assessment highlights the severe effects of climate change in the US and the opportunities for clean energy solutions.
Greenhouse gas emissions in the US have decreased by 12 percent between 2005 and 2019, but more action is needed to meet climate goals. [ more ]
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