As US ramps up fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

The increasing reliance on fossil fuels in the U.S. poses significant challenges for communities already grappling with climate change impacts. As the administration pushes for expanded fossil fuel production, it simultaneously plans to cut funding for critical adaptation programs. These programs are essential for helping communities prepare for and mitigate risks associated with wildfires, sea-level rise, and the encroachment of invasive species. The juxtaposition of ramping up fossil fuel extraction while slashing adaptation funding highlights a troubling disconnect in policy priorities, raising concerns about the long-term resilience of vulnerable communities facing escalating climate threats.

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