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Climate change can seem like a problem so big and broad that everyone is at equal risk. Increased drought, higher temperatures, extreme weather, and other impacts of a changing climate in Colorado will surely affect the lives of everyone who lives here.
Flash floods are a common event in Colorado, especially near a wildfire burn scar. Ongoing preparedness efforts are needed at the individual, community, and public health level to mitigate the risks.
This summer, cities across Colorado have hit record temperatures, with Denver tying its highest temperature ever recorded — 105 degrees. Extreme heat poses health risks to all Coloradans, but for those experiencing homelessness, the risk is even greater.
The 2020 wildfire season has made the cleaner air of spring seem like a distant memory as much of Colorado has been blanketed with harmful smoke, which can negatively impact health, especially for sensitive groups.
CHI’s Health and Climate Index Identifies Colorado’s Most Vulnerable Regions