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How climate drives the housing crisis

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David Braneck
January 17, 2025

Much of the world is experience a housing affordability crisis. Climate change has quietly contributed to rising housing prices while totally shifting what areas are desirable and how we protect our homes from disaster. Here’s how climate helps fuel gentrification, and what we can do about it.

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