In an aerial view, dead and dying trees in a drought-stressed juniper and piñon pine forest are seen on September 6th, 2022, southeast of Hite, Utah. | Photo by David McNew / Getty Images
The US is heating up faster than the world as a whole, making the nation already very vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. “The things Americans value most are at risk,” according to a recently released draft of a major national climate report. That includes Americans’ food and water supplies, cherished traditions and pastimes, and communities transforming into untenable places to live.
The warning comes from a draft of the Fifth National Climate Assessment, expected to be finalized next year. The draft was made public yesterday to allow for public comment
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