"Rising Floods and Climate Migration: The Abandoned American Neighborhoods"

A new analysis by the First Street Foundation reveals that approximately 3.2 million Americans have been forced to relocate within the U.S. due to the increasing risks of flooding and other climate change-related effects. These "climate abandonment areas" have experienced population decline between 2000 and 2020, with many of them located in Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas. The study also highlights the economic consequences of such migration, including declining property values and local services. Surprisingly, Midwestern states like Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are projected to face high risks of climate migration in the future, as coastal areas remain attractive despite climate risks.