NPR News·3 min read·medium
As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive
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Scott Neuman
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Extreme heat waves are causing significant damage to U.S. infrastructure, specifically leading to road buckling and pavement failure. Experts suggest that climate change is increasing the frequency of these events, necessitating expensive repairs and potential engineering upgrades.
A heat wave scorched much of the eastern United States over the Fourth of July weekend, bringing extreme temperatures that caused roads to buckle, snarling holiday traffic.
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