Which of the Following Is a Projection of the Bipartisan

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a projection of the bipartisan report Risky Business: The Economic Risks of Climate Change in the United States?

• A) Roughly 20 percent of the American landmass will be under water by 2050.
• B) Many Americans will see an increase in number of days over 95°F each year by 2050.
• C) Hurricane losses will increase by a factor of 10 by 2050.
• D) Approximately 800,000 residents of New York City will be living in flood zones by 2050.

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