Climate threat to U.S. infrastructure is accelerating. Here’s what’s most at risk
U.S. infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable to climate change, with airports, bridges, power grids and telecom systems facing rising risks from extreme weather, floods and heat, which are problems worsened by outdated designs and underfunding. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation’s infrastructure a “C” grade and warns that $3.7 trillion is needed over the next decade to bring it up to standard. Experts emphasize the need for science-driven, climate-resilient investments, but recent cuts to federal climate agencies and programs have made it harder for investors and planners to access the data needed for informed decision-making.