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Glossary Term

Non-climate stressor

Definition

A change or trend unrelated to climate that can exacerbate hazards

Example

Altering drainage patterns and replacing open land with roads and buildings are non-climate stressors for flooding hazards. Population growth along exposed coasts is another non-climate stressor.

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