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How climate change is reshaping life on the Mighty Mississippi

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Here & Now
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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.


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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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