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Boston, MA

Key Messages About the Northeast from the National Climate Assessment

Heat waves, coastal flooding, and river flooding will pose a growing challenge to the region’s environmental, social, and economic systems. This will increase the vulnerability of the region’s residents, especially its most disadvantaged populations.

Infrastructure will be increasingly compromised by climate-related hazards, including sea level rise, coastal flooding, and intense precipitation events.

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Fall foliage in Connecticut

Agriculture, fisheries, and ecosystems will be increasingly compromised over the next century by climate change impacts. Farmers can explore new crop options, but these adaptations are not cost- or risk-free. Moreover, adaptive capacity, which varies throughout the region, could be overwhelmed by a changing climate.

While a majority of states and a rapidly growing number of municipalities have begun to incorporate the risk of climate change into their planning activities, implementation of adaptation measures is still at early stages.
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To learn more about how climate change affects the Northeast, explore the resources in the sidebar.

Key Related Links

  • The Northeast in the National Climate Assessment: web | download | 2-page summary
  • GLISA NCA Synthesis for the Great Lakes
  • Northeast Climate Change Scenarios | 2-page summary
  • Sea Level Rise Scenarios
  • Sea Level Rise Tool for Sandy Recovery
  • NCA Education Resources: Northeast

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