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Highway 1 faces uncertain future as climate change impacts Big Sur

Highway 1 faces uncertain future as climate change impacts Big Sur

Climate change is jeopardizing the future of Big Sur’s iconic Highway 1, causing frequent landslides and threatening the local economy dependent on tourism.

Emily Witt reports for The New Yorker.

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California's Highway 1 faces increasing threats
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California's Highway 1 faces increasing threats

Big Sur's scenic Highway 1 is under constant threat from landslides and erosion, exacerbated by climate change.

Melina Mara, Scott Dance, and Brianna Sacks report for The Washington Post.

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