All 10 of the country’s most at-risk counties are in the South, according to the Climate Vulnerability Index.
of the United States’ vulnerability to dangers such as fire, flooding, and pollution was released on Monday by the Environmental Defense Fund and Texas A&M University.
According to the data, all 10 of the country’s most vulnerable counties are in the South, many along the, where there are high rates of poverty and health problems. Half are in Louisiana, which faces dangers from flooding, hurricanes, and industrial pollution. St.
Even in cities where climate risk is comparatively low, like Seattle, the data shows a sharp divide. North Seattle is relatively insulated from environmental dangers, whereas South Seattle — home to a moreA map shows a divide between the North and South Seattle, with darker tones indicating areas that are more vulnerable to environmental hazards.White House Council on Environmental Quality
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