(2018-10-14) Notre Dame Releases Climate Vulnerability Assessment Of More Than 270 US Cities

Notre Dame releases climate change vulnerability assessment of more than 270 US cities. Picking a Future Home Recognizing Climate Change

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have completed a two-year assessment of the current climate risks of more than 270 U.S. cities.

projected cost and probability of climate-related hazards, such as drought, flooding and sea level rise, in 2040.

eight of the top 10 cities facing the highest likelihood of extreme heat in 2040 are located in the Midwest.

Researchers created an online platform to visualize data for every city in the United States and Puerto Rico with a population of at least 100,000.

40 indicators for over 270 cities.

See matrix of risk/readiness of 270 cities.