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Climate Change and Health
The effects that changing climate patterns are having on human health and well-being
Northampton, MA,
Census tract 25015821903
The winter weather index in the census tract is moderately rated at 43.2, which is slightly higher than Hampshire County's rating of 36.6 (source: 2021 FEMA National Risk Index).
The tree canopy coverage in the downtown area is notably high at 73.8%, which significantly exceeds Northampton's citywide average of 56.5%. Unfortunately, the particular parcel in question lacks any tree canopy, which increases the risk of exposure to extreme heat. (source: 2022 EPA EnviroAtlas).
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