Whiteout woes: Struggling Cities Face Budget Shortfalls for Snow Removal

By Douglas McIntyre  •  December 2, 2024

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, discusses the financial strain on Buffalo, NY, and Erie, Penn., as they face up to 40 inches of snow before winter has officially begun, with some pointing to climate change as the cause. With limited budgets for snow removal, these down-at-heel post-industrial cities may exhaust their funds early in the season, forcing difficult budget reallocations.

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