Extreme Weather, Chemical Facilities, and Vulnerable Communities in the U.S. Gulf Coast: A Disastrous Combination

Extreme Weather, Chemical Facilities, and Vulnerable Communities in the U.S. Gulf Coast: A Disastrous Combination

Abstract Many chemical facilities are located in low‐lying coastal areas and vulnerable to damage from hurricanes, flooding, and erosion, which are increasing with climate change. Extreme weather can trigger industrial disasters, including explosions, fires, and major chemical releases, as well as c...

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Main Authors: Susan C. Anenberg, Casey Kalman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2019-05-01
Series:GeoHealth
Subjects:
climate change
extreme weather
chemical safety
public health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1029/2019GH000197

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