
Flooded U.S. Highway
Our research found that showing the 'local' impacts of climate change (in this case, local to the US) is a powerful way of connecting with viewers who have a connection to that place, so long as the impacts shown are serious and not trivial.
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WHAT IT SHOWS: As a result of flooding in 2013, Colorado state lost approximately 500 miles of roadway and more than 30 bridges. Here, U.S. 34 in Greeley is breached by the South Platte River in flood stage.
Photo by
USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency (USA Government Work)
Principles:
Show local (but serious) climate impacts