Source: Pierce Legeion, WNCT, 7/11/17

The impacts of climate change have been studied for decades now. But a first of its kind study on local impacts in the U.S. is painting an unpleasant picture for some. The study conducted by researchers with the group Climate Impact Lab finds the southern part of the country will suffer most from climate change. Scott Curtis, an atmospheric science professor at ECU, weighs in: “If you look at the South, the Southeast, we have a lot more, in terms of relative value, we have a lot more poorer counties than other areas of the United States.”

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