Climate Change Alters Summer Activities for U.S. Families
As climate change intensifies, families across the U.S. are experiencing significant disruptions to traditional summer activities. Extreme weather conditions, including heatwaves, wildfires, and poor air quality, have made outdoor activities dangerous, forcing many summer camps and families to adapt. In Washington, D.C., children at Beauvoir Summer Camp have had to limit outdoor play due to hazardous air quality and extreme heat. Similar challenges are faced by families in Pennsylvania, where weather conditions have disrupted normal summer routines. The changing climate is impacting the way children experience summer, with many activities moving indoors or being canceled altogether. 
