US Edition'All kinds of nutty about climate.' New York's Rochester draws residents fleeing extreme weather
- Several individuals and families have moved to Rochester, New York, seeking refuge from extreme weather and better opportunities since 2016.
- These moves occurred amid Hurricane Maria's devastation in 2017 and wildfires in California, although climate rarely serves as the sole reason for relocation.
- Rochester embraces progressive climate plans, including a 40% carbon emissions reduction by 2030, as part of statewide efforts to build cleaner infrastructure.
- Individuals cited Rochester’s affordable housing, cultural diversity, LGBTQ friendliness, freshwater resources, and more stable climate as key reasons for choosing the city.
- While anecdotal evidence shows some climate-driven migration to Rochester, experts note no clear large demographic shift yet, though climate may increasingly influence moves in coming decades.
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Rochester becomes climate haven for people fleeing extreme weather conditions
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In 2020, following ferocious wildfires across Southern California, Jasmin Singer and her wife, Moore Rhys, decided they had had enough of Los Angeles. They packed their bags and moved to New York state.
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'All kinds of nutty about climate.' New York's Rochester draws residents fleeing extreme weather
One of America’s first boomtowns and a former manufacturing hub, Rochester, New York, has captured the eye of some looking to escape extreme weather events.
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