Agencies across the federal government are bracing for the hazards expected from climate change in the years ahead.
More than 20 federal agencies released their latest climate adaptation plans Thursday as part of an ongoing effort by the Biden administration to ensure that the government is prepared for risks ranging from extreme heat and flooding to wildfire risks.
“From record-high average temperatures and extreme heat to changing precipitation patterns and sea-level rise, climate impacts — including disasters made worse by climate change — are affecting every corner of society and every community in America,” the White House said in a statement announcing the agencies’ updated plans.
“That is why President Biden is leading the most ambitious climate, conservation, and environmental justice agenda in history, which includes directing federal agencies to lead by example,” the White House said.
