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Perspectives Explainers

Guides to key climate concepts

How climate change impacts heat waves and ways to adapt

Understanding the cumulative strain of heat waves can help communities protect people and infrastructure

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Climate resilience: what it is and how to build it

Climate resilience is crucial to recovery after climate hazards

by Nabig Chaudhry

How warm air and water vapor create extreme weather

Why climate change is making rain heavier, droughts longer, and storms stronger

by Charlotte Venner

Managing wildfire risk through climate adaptation

Learn wildfire adaptation strategies for preparation, protection, and prevention

by Sierra Chapin-Keller, Nabig Chaudhry

Managing climate risk through climate adaptation

Climate adaptation can help us preserve what we care about in the face of growing climate risks

by Nabig Chaudhry, Charlotte Venner

What is wildfire risk, and how is it changing?

A warming climate and human activity are increasing wildfire risk around the world

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Climate adaptation and mitigation: why we need both

Climate adaptation and climate mitigation help us prevent further warming

by Charlotte Venner, Nabig Chaudhry

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