The Mississippi River sculpted the nation, but now the people who live along it are dealing the effects of climate change.
Here & Now traveled the Mississippi River to see how they're adapting. Click through to explore their coverage.
How does climate change affect where and how we live? The energy used to operate buildings results in more than a fourth of global carbon dioxide pollution. And climate change threatens communities with risks like floods and wildfire. So NPR is dedicating a week to stories about climate change solutions for living and building on a hotter planet.
Explore the full series here.
This coverage originally appeared on Here & Now, June 9-13, 2025. To explore Here & Now's full coverage, click here.
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