Mapping Climate Change's Economic Impacts in the United States

A recent study from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) predicts some of the economic impacts of climate change.

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February 24, 2018, 1:00 PM PST

Government Accountability Office (GAO) / Examples of Potential Economic Effects of Climate Change by 2100

Elizabeth Daigneau shares a map pulled from a recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that examines the potential economic impact of climate change.

Included in the study is a map "that shows these effects by regions to encourage decision-makers to identify significant climate risks as a first step toward managing them."

FULL STORY: This Map Shows What Climate Change Could Mean for Your Region

Thursday, February 22, 2018 in Governing

Community / Economic Development Environment United States Climate Change Economy Government Accountability Office Studies View More

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