These are the biggest risks climate change poses to Massachusetts

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The annual economic impact of flood damage in Massachusetts is expected to increase by nearly $10 million by 2030

As climate change threatens to bring more severe weather to Massachusetts, Bay State leaders have released a new plan revealing our biggest risks, as well as the actions that could protect people and property.

The biggest climate risk Massachusetts is facing? ResilientMass says that would be inland flooding — something that has been a major issue for the state this year, in places like Leominster and North Attleborough.Sign up for NECN newsletters. The plan actually outlines 142 total actions across stage agencies — actions that include updating MBTA building standards and making the state's building code more resilient.

 

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