Report Reveals U.S. Cities Unprepared for Climate Change

A recent Washington Post report reveals that most U.S. cities are inadequately prepared for climate change, as natural disasters are expected to intensify due to global warming. Climate scientists warn that rising sea levels, wildfires, and hurricanes will increasingly impact communities, emphasizing the need for resilience strategies. Meanwhile, Arizona's Department of Environmental Quality has enhanced its Air Quality Flag Program to help communities monitor pollution levels, replacing its red flag with an orange one for high pollution advisories. In Utah, discussions are ongoing about new air quality regulations aimed at meeting EPA ozone standards, with concerns raised about the economic impact on small businesses. Additionally, Save Carbon County has taken initiative by purchasing air quality monitors to address pollution concerns in an area lacking EPA oversight. A report from the American Lung Association underscores that over two-thirds of U.S. counties lack air quality monitoring stations, leading to unaddressed pollution threats.