Latest U.S. climate report issues stark warnings for Midwest agriculture, health and infrastructure | KCUR
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 4, 2023
A new report from the U.S. Global Change Research Program shows rising temperatures, extreme precipitation, drought and other climate-related challenges are intensifying in the Midwest. It paints a picture of major changes to lives and livelihoods, as well as the opportunity to mitigate the impact of global warming,
The fifth National Climate Assessment found as climate conditions worsen, public and environmental health and the economy of the region are all at risk.
“Rising temperatures . . .