In North America, divergent perceptions regarding the attribution and implications of climate change pose a key risk to adaptation mainstreaming . This lack of adequate adaptation in turn amplifies threats to human life and safety from intensifying extreme events, fires and storms . Climate change hazards pose risks to economic and social well-being , marine social-ecological systems , unique terrestrial ecosystems and their services , freshwater services , physical and mental health , food and nutritional security , and commerce and trade . Cumulatively, these risks interact to imperil the quality of life for North American communities, cities and towns .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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