The Fourth of July in the United States means backyard barbecues, beach outings and fireworks displays for millions of Americans. But thanks to climate change, some of your favorite activities face an uncertain future.
Temperatures are rising, drought and wildfire risks are growing and coastal areas face the threat of devastating storm surges. Some of your favorite foods and beverages even face threats due to water shortages and greater losses to U.S. bee populations.
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Learn more about this summer bummer in the infographic below.
Infographic by Jan Diehm for The Huffington Post.
For more information about the climate risks in this infographic:
- Climate Change Projected to Alter Indiana Bat Maternity Range
- A bugged life: Warm winter could mean more insects
- Summer Bugs: Do Warm Winters Lead To More Insect Carried Diseases?
- Will Plants and Pollinators Get Out of Sync?
- Honey Bees and Colony Collapse Disorder
- Barley Adapts to Climate Change
- Major U.S. Cities Are at Risk for Climate-Related Water Shortage: Report
- Sea level is rising at an increasing rate
- Shoreline erosion and migration
- Climate change may bring drought to temperate areas, study says
- High Wildfire Risk, Longer Fire Season Possible This Year
- Global Warming Hates The Fourth Of July
- Cities Across Colorado Cancel 4th of July Fireworks
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