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California releases fifth climate change assessment on warming impacts

The state's latest assessment projects major changes to daily life and coastlines as temperatures rise. Five Central Valley congressional districts rank among the fastest-warming in California.

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What happened

California released its fifth Climate Change Assessment, which analyzes how changing weather patterns will affect the most populous U.S. state. The report details what rising temperatures could mean for the ocean, the coastline and residents' safety. A recent study found five of the Central Valley's congressional districts are among the fastest-warming in the state.

Why it matters

The projections warn of major upheaval to California's way of life. The assessment says many earlier predictions have already come true, sometimes more extremely and more often than expected.

Timeline

  1. Oct 19, 8:00 AM ET: The New York Times reported that the state's Climate Change Assessment issued dire projections for California's way of life.
  2. Oct 20, 1:24 AM ET: California's fifth Climate Change Assessment was released on Monday, detailing risks to the ocean, coastline and residents' safety.
  3. Oct 20, 10:00 AM ET: A recent study found five Central Valley congressional districts are among the fastest-warming in California.

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