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Northeast
In the Northeast, extreme weather events and other climate-driven changes are shaping mitigation and adaptation efforts. Cities and states are implementing climate action plans with innovative approaches that embrace inclusive and fair processes.
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- Chronic impacts of extreme weather are shaping adaptation and mitigation efforts
- Ocean and coastal impacts are driving adaptation to climate change
- Impacts are not uniform; target actions where needs are greatest
- Climate action plans are now being implemented
- Implementation of climate plans depends on adequate financing
Key messages adapted from the Northeast chapter of the Fifth National Climate Assessment.
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National Hurricane Center
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MARISA (a NOAA Mid-Atlantic RISA team) and the Chesapeake Bay Program
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NOAA Digital Coast
