These States Are The Most (And Least) At Risk From Climate Change

[steve2470]

Not vouching for the accuracy of this, but here it is.

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3053928/these-states-are-the-most-and-least-at-risk-from-climate-change

Report referenced: http://assets.statesatrisk.org/media/NationalSummary.pdf

[Laura PourMeADrink]

1. they don't explain the key - gather lighter colored states are more ready

to deal with climate change?

[steve2470]

2. yes nt

[Laura PourMeADrink]

4. so it's not about risk it's about preparation ?

[steve2470]

5. that graphic is, yes

Of course, Florida is hugely at risk but according to the report and the graphic it's based on, Florida does better at preparation than Texas and other F grade states. We need to do a lot better and climate change needs to be eliminated, but barring any changes, that's what the graphic refers to.

[steve2470]

6. here's the text from the report

AMERICA'S PREPAREDNESS REPORT CARD

This report card explores the preparedness actions that each of the 50 states are taking in relation to their current and future changes in climate threats.

http://statesatrisk.org/

[KamaAina]

3. California an A?!

So where's my Dungeness crab? Oh, that's right. An algal bloom offshore has contaminated the crabs with a neurotoxin.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/104012046