Jacksonville Facing Growing Climate Risks
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights Jacksonville, Florida, as one of the ten worst cities to live in during climate change, based on a study from Policygenius. He points to frequent hurricane impacts, intensifying heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures, and recent flooding caused by severe thunderstorms. Jacksonville’s low elevation makes it especially susceptible to these escalating climate threats.
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