Some Northern Cities Could Be Reborn as 'Climate Havens'

Buffalo, Cincinnati, and Duluth could become a new home for those fleeing from wildfires, hurricanes, and extreme heat in other places.

As extreme storms, flooding rains, and devastating wildfires make some parts of the U.S. more challenging to live in, what Americans consider a nice place to call home is shifting – and with that some Americans are moving, too.

That’s why cities like Duluth, Minnesota, Buffalo, New York, and Cincinnati, Ohio, are launching efforts to brand themselves as enticing relocation destinations for those seeking to escape the brunt of a warming climate.

Jesse Keenan, a social scientist and lecturer at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, said that Duluth and Buffalo have plenty of advantages in a warming world.

“These cities are well-positioned, as they have a cool climate that will remain relatively mild even as temperatures increase and easy freshwater access via the Great Lakes – and also face minimum risk of wildfires and coastal storms,” he said.

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