As the nation grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, a growing concern is emerging on the nation's roads. With heat waves becoming more frequent and intense, the infrastructure that keeps us moving is facing unprecedented stress. Asphalt roads, in particular, are vulnerable to the soaring temperatures, which can cause them to soften, buckle, and crack. But are America's roads equipped to withstand the rising heat and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns of a warmer future? Experts warn that the nation's aging road network is at risk of collapse, putting drivers, pedestrians, and the environment at risk.
Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?
