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Rural Impacts

Climate.gov

Summary. Rural Southeast communities dependent on agriculture, fishing, and forestry face mounting climate risks including rising temperatures, drought, and sea-level rise that threaten crop yields, livestock health, and forest productivity. Heat stress endangers outdoor workers while energy-intensive facilities face resource constraints. Researchers develop climate-adapted crop varieties and livestock management strategies to help rural economies adapt to changing conditions.

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Countries
United States
Regions
North America
Categories
climate-and-environment, food-systems, rural-healthcare
Added
2026-04-28