Nuclear weapons facility in Texas faced wildfires due to climate change-related risks.
Climate change increases wildfire and flood risks for sites with radioactive material, making them more vulnerable. As seen in Texas, the nation's primary nuclear weapons facility faced wildfires, emphasizing the urgency to address climate change-related hazards at such sites. Extreme heat, drought, longer fire seasons, and larger, more intense blazes pose a significant threat to these facilities.
May 22, 2024
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