2. Pennsylvania (Infrastructure score: 235 out of 425 points )
“The Keystone State” has some complex battles to fight against climate risks, and all of this is due to its diverse geography. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), all counties will experience a warmer and wetter climate, and the annual rainfall will rise by 8%. It might not sound much, but it can have brutal effects on the economy, infrastructure, and public health.
Floods and heatwaves are the main dangers we think about, but there are also landslides, erosion, and damage to farms. Even more, Pennsylvanians could see a rise in heat-related illnesses. Worse allergies and more cases of tick-borne diseases are both possible as temperatures continue to rise.
So, the goals for this state would be flood mitigation, and let’s not forget about renewable energy, as this plays a minimal role in Pennsylvania’s energy production.
