Study: Climate Change Has Cut US Income — English Level A1

Researchers studied climate change and its effect on income.
The study found lower incomes across the United States.
Many people and businesses feel these income losses now.
The research compares weather changes over many years.
Temperature shifts can affect prices and trade.
When many regions are hot, effects add up quickly.
The study did not include extreme storms or fires.
Results could change planning for business and government.
Researchers hope to update this work regularly.

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researcher — person who studies and checks facts

Researchers

climate change — long-term change in weather patterns

income — money a person or business earns

incomes

temperature — how hot or cold the air is

trade — buying and selling goods between people

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