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Critical infrastructure is vulnerable to climate change—and it's not just coastal cities at risk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWAlddh1pvI

PBS NewsHour

Taking into account rising sea levels and severe weather events, a non-profit research group assessed the flood danger to infrastructure in the US over the next thirty years.

Video length is 4:03.

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Climate Literacy

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Teaching Tips

  • Before watching this video, explore the accompanying resources.
  • Teachers should work with students to discuss, research, and understand ways to address flood risk in local or nearby communities.

About the Content

  • The video presents research on flood risk from a reputable source and presents a map that shows which communities could be impacted.
  • Multiple inland communities have infrastructure that could be at risk from floods related to precipitation events that have increased severity due to climate change.
  • Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.

About the Pedagogy

  • Teachers may want to explore the resources presented in this video before looking at the flood risk map with students.
  • If the school or community is at risk, a trauma-informed approach could be important. With that in mind, this video is a very helpful introduction to the impact climate change may have on a specific hazard.
Entered the Collection: March 2025 | Last Reviewed: January 2025

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