Death, blackouts, melting asphalt: ways the climate crisis will change how we live

From power cuts to infrastructure failure, the impact of climate change on US cities will be huge - but many are already innovating to adapt

Between record heat and rain, this summer's weather patterns have indicated, once again, that the climate is changing.

US cities, where more than 80% of the nation's population lives, are disproportionately hit by these changes, not only because of their huge populations but because of their existing - often inadequate - infrastructure.