As temperatures warm due to climate change and CO2 impacts skin cancer becomes a higher risk across the nation. Take care if out in the sun for prolonged periods of time to use sun blockers. These can be found at your local stores in your region.Â
Wildfires will be more prevalent because of climate change and CO2 increases. If you live in a wilderness setting be sure to know where escape routes are located and pay attention to the sky for smoke during fire season. Listen to your local news and authorities fire plans of action during high-risk fire threats.
Hurricanes along the coasts will intensify due to warming waters associated with storm intensification. Furthermore, ice cap melting along the north and south poles will continue to show ocean water rise. This will help in developing larger storm surges associated with hurricanes as they approach the coastlines high risk tropical cyclone regions. Pay close attention to authorities as these storm systems approach coastlines and know evacuation routes.
Severe storms associated with a warming Earth will bring more severe weather and flooding to tornado and Dixie Alleys. This increase in flooding and intensification of severe storms could also help develop stronger and more long lived tornadoes. Take severe weather warnings serious and be safe in areas threatened by dangerous storms.