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A person assesses flood damage near the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on July 17. Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Climate adaptation is increasingly moving from planning to real-world action as heat waves, droughts, wildfires, floods and hurricanes test communities across the U.S.
Why it matters: Even if greenhouse gas emissions decline, many communities are already facing more frequent or intense climate extremes, prompting officials to invest in infrastructure designed to reduce future damage.
