North American cities and settlements have been affected by increasing severity and frequency of climate hazards and extreme events , which has contributed to infrastructure damage, livelihood losses, damage to heritage resources and safety concerns. Impacts are particularly apparent for Indigenous Peoples for whom culture, identity, commerce, health and well-being are closely connected to a resilient environment . Higher temperatures have been associated with violent and property crime in the USA , yet the overall effects of climate change on crime and violence in North America are not well understood. 
IPCC
Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
IPCC Report