Climate change threatens vital US infrastructure, says report
The worldwide rise in sea level driven by climate change poses a severe threat to essential infrastructure in US coastal communities.
That’s according to a new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
It highlights that nearly 90 million people depend on critical facilities like schools, hospitals, and energy infrastructure, which are increasingly vulnerable to flooding.
By 2030, a 20% rise in at-risk infrastructure is expected compared to 2020 levels.
The report outlines scenarios where rising seas could expose over 1,600 assets to disruptive flooding twice yearly by 2050.
The report’s authors stress that communities, especially those that have been historically disadvantaged, face disproportionate risks.
Report co-author Erika Spanger notes that even if the homes stay dry, disruptive flooding of vital infrastructure could leave people essentially stranded within their communities.
Urgent, science-based actions are urged to protect these vital lifelines and ensure coastal resilience for the future.
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