Climate Change and Social Vulnerability in the United States

This report was released by the US Environmental Protection Agency and analyses the impact of projected climate change on four ‘socially vulnerable’ population groups: Low Income, Minority, No High School Diploma and Individuals age 65 and older.

The report presents the disproportionate impact climate change is having on these groups though reduction in air quality, extreme temperature, disruptions for labour, coastal flooding, inland flooding and damage to property.

See full report here.