Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: How the U.S. Can Build for a Warmer, Wetter, and More Uncertain Future
America’s infrastructure—roads, bridges, power grids, water systems—was designed for a stable climate that no longer exists. As heat extremes intensify, storms strengthen, and sea levels rise, the nation’s built environment faces accelerating stress. Climate-resilient infrastructure is emerging not as an option, but as a foundational requirement for long-term economic stability and public safety. This article…