Climate Change Leads to Soaring Costs and Hardships for Americans
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Climate change disasters cost $617B from 2018-2022, with 13% of Americans reporting hardship from weather events in the past year.
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Extreme heat impacts worker productivity and can lead to unsafe conditions and illnesses, especially for outdoor and low-income workers.
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Weather disasters can damage homes and infrastructure, displacing residents and reducing property values. Insurance costs are rising.
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Heat waves can disrupt supply chains and boost grocery, energy, and medical costs for households.
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Americans should build emergency funds, make energy-efficient home improvements, and review insurance policies to prepare for climate change costs.