Disasters in the Making? U.S. South Lures residents as climate threats grow

By Douglas McIntyre  •  December 20, 2024

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on a study from Inside Climate News showing that the Sun Belt’s growing population faces severe climate risks, including heat stress, water shortages and wildfires. Despite these hazards, areas like Florida, Phoenix and Texas continue to attract residents, raising questions about when, or if, worsening conditions might reverse this migration trend.

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