The American dream of owning a home in a sun-drenched oasis or a coastal paradise is colliding with a brutal mathematical reality. A CNN analysis of U.S. infrastructure data finds that roughly 25% of critical facilities, such as hospitals, fire stations, and power plants, already face a significant risk of becoming inoperable due to flooding.
By 2040, the cost of simply maintaining the status quo in these high-risk locations will likely exceed the economic value they generate for their residents. We are approaching a tipping point where the price of insurance and the frequency of “once in a century” disasters will force a mass internal migration toward more stable ground.
If you are planning your long-term goals, the shifting climate maps suggest that the following cities may no longer be a safe bet for the next generation.
Tucson, Arizona
While Phoenix gets most of the headlines, Tucson is facing its own existential crisis as its underground aquifers are depleted. Human activity has caused a dramatic drawdown of groundwater reserves, leaving the region with very little margin for error as temperatures climb…