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One-Fourth of U.S. Schools Face Climate Crisis Risks

8/28/2025

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Story summary

One-fourth of U.S. pre-K-12 schools face high environmental hazard risks, affecting operations.
Over nine million students may experience school closures in the 2024-25 year due to extreme weather linked to climate change.
Two-thirds of Americans favor enhanced climate change education, with 29 states providing green economy career programs.
Local and state efforts are underway to incorporate climate education and bolster school resilience amid federal rollbacks.

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Story summary

One-fourth of U.S. pre-K-12 schools face high environmental hazard risks, affecting operations.
Over nine million students may experience school closures in the 2024-25 year due to extreme weather linked to climate change.
Two-thirds of Americans favor enhanced climate change education, with 29 states providing green economy career programs.
Local and state efforts are underway to incorporate climate education and bolster school resilience amid federal rollbacks.