8 Ways to Save Civilization

The White House recommends some ways to protect America from the effects of climate change.
8 Ways to Save Civilization
Workers move debris as the Seaside Heights boardwalk and amusement park remains under construction one year after being partially destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, and damaged again in September 2013 by an electrical fire, on October 29, 2013 in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy made landfall last year on October 29th near Brigantine, New Jersey and affected 24 states from Florida to Maine and cost the country an estimated $65 billion. (Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
5/9/2014
Updated:
7/18/2015

These are the actions the White House recommends to protect America from the effects of climate change:

1.

Cut energy waste in homes, factories, and businesses

2.

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

3.

Assess the impacts of climate change

4.

Support climate-resilient investments

5.

Rebuild and learn from Superstorm Sandy

6.

Maintain agriculture productivity

7.

Provide tools for climate resilience

8.

Reduce risk from floods, fires and drought

To see local trends, predictions, and what the report recommends in detail, please visit:

http://nca2014.globalchange.gov/