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MIT Study Maps U.S. States With Steepest Warming Trends Since 1980

Researchers at MIT's Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy analyzed 1980-2022 climate data to identify which U.S. states have experienced the strongest global warming-attributed temperature increases. Alaska, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, and Nevada topped the list, with the authors urging state and regional planners to prioritize adaptation and resilience measures in high-risk areas.