U.S. Faces Looming Infrastructure Crisis Amid Extreme Climate Events
The U.S. faces a looming infrastructure crisis due to climate change, with inadequate funding to repair critical dams. Both federal and state governments lack the resources to address even 10% of these structures, turning them into permanent threats. California’s wildfire count surged to 200 in a month, and unusual tornado activity is increasing across the country.
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