Climate Change

The current climate threat level is significantly elevated due to a combination of factors. Extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Erick impacting Mexico and wildfires in New Mexico, highlight the immediate dangers posed by climate change. Additionally, reports of increased emissions of potent greenhouse gases from China and the unpreparedness of FEMA for future disasters underscore systemic vulnerabilities. The ongoing rise in global temperatures, as evidenced by warmer winters increasing health risks like West Nile virus, further exacerbates long-term planetary risks. These elements, coupled with the failure to implement effective climate policies, contribute to a high-risk assessment.