Energy
Energy supply and delivery are threatened by extreme weather, sea level rise, droughts, wildfires, and other climate-related hazards. These changes damage infrastructure and have profound effects on human lives and livelihoods, with already-overburdened communities bearing a disproportionate share of the risk.
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Key messages about Energy from the Fifth National Climate Assessment
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- Climate change threatens energy systems.
- Compounding factors affect energy-system and community vulnerabilities.
- Efforts to enhance energy system resilience are underway.
