Climate change in Washington, D.C.

Climate change is affecting locations like Washington in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include declining odds of cooler marathons, increased cooling demand, and changes to fall foliage.

Explore these pages to learn how people in Washington are at risk in a warming world.

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Explore some ways climate change is affecting Washington in fall

Declining chances of cooler, faster marathons

Cool temperatures that help runners perform their best are becoming less common.

Higher cooling demand for schools

Hotter summers and longer warm seasons make cooling schools a growing challenge.

Impacts to fall color

Conditions that trigger fall color are shifting with climate change.

Heavier rainfall rates

Heavier rain threatens people, ecosystems, and infrastructure nationwide.

More intense hurricanes

Warmer oceans from climate change fuel stronger hurricanes.

Impacts to food prices

Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

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