Living with Climate Change

This briefing from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) introduces a series titled "Living with Climate Change," focusing on community preparation for climate threats including polar vortices, sea level rise, wildfires, and extreme heat. The document specifically highlights the risks associated with polar vortex events, noting that climate change is expected to affect their frequency and severity, and emphasizes the need for adaptation strategies to prevent deadly power outages.

• The polar vortex is a low-pressure area of frigid air typically located around the North Pole, maintained by the Earth's rotation and temperature gradients between the Arctic and mid-latitudes. Climate change is anticipated to influence how often and how severely these events occur, potentially causing the vortex to expand into southern latitudes.
• Adaptation strategies are necessary to improve home energy efficiency and prevent blackouts during extreme cold, as power loss can be fatal. For example, the 2021 polar vortex freeze in Texas resulted in 246 deaths, with many caused by hypothermia.

APA

Parker, S. G. (2022). Living with Climate Change. Environmental and Energy Study Institute. https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/041322climatechange

Chicago

Parker, S. Grace. Living with Climate Change. Environmental and Energy Study Institute, 2022. https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/041322climatechange.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{parker2022living, author = {Parker, S. Grace}, title = {{Living with Climate Change}}, institution = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2022}, month = apr, url = {https://www.eesi.org/briefings/view/041322climatechange}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }