Climate Crisis Report: Dire Warnings and Worsening Effects on US Life
The 5th National Climate Assessment, a major report from the federal government, highlights the growing threats of climate change to various aspects of American life, including food, health, safety, and the environment. The report emphasizes that human-driven global warming is intensifying wildfires, droughts, heatwaves, and hurricanes in the United States. However, it also points out that cost-effective tools and technologies to reduce America's contribution to global warming already exist, such as shifting to renewable energy sources. The report calls for deeper changes in how Americans work, manage their environments, and adapt to climate conditions. It also highlights the economic costs of climate change and the need for increased funding and coordination in climate adaptation efforts.