Reinstate and strengthen climate regulations to ensure reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
Current climate risks are exacerbated by policy rollbacks and increasing extreme weather events, posing significant threats to both immediate safety and long-term environmental stability.
July 31, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The proposed rollback of key climate regulations by the EPA, including the rescinding of the 'endangerment finding,' undermines efforts to mitigate climate change and exacerbates long-term risks by potentially increasing greenhouse gas emissions. This policy shift occurs alongside reports of extreme weather events, such as deadly floods and prolonged droughts affecting energy production, highlighting the immediate and severe impacts of climate change. Additionally, the legal obligations set by the International Court of Justice emphasize the urgency of coordinated global action, which is threatened by these policy changes. These developments collectively signal a high risk to both current and future climate stability.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Advocate for international cooperation to uphold legal obligations for climate action as set by the International Court of Justice.
Develop and promote climate-resilient agricultural practices, such as hybrid crops, to mitigate impacts on food security.
Implement adaptive measures to protect against extreme weather events, such as improved flood defenses and heatwave response plans.
Increase public awareness and education on the implications of climate policy changes and the importance of sustainable practices.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Thousands of animal species face an imminent threat of extinction from climate change Publisher: Earth.com
- US EPA announces intention to rescind landmark "endangerment finding" underpinning regulation of climate change Publisher: ehn.org
- Experts: Climate change, deadly floods offer a warning for Lehigh Valley Publisher: LehighValleyNews.com
- EPA proposes rescinding key climate change rule, challenging auto emission standards Publisher: CBT News
- Climate change could make ‘droughts’ for wind power 15% longer, study says Publisher: Carbon Brief