In January 2025, the largest fire in U.S. history occurred. Other infrastructure destruction is linked to the land sinking in cities — a study by NASA and NOAA found that California is sinking in some areas: The rising and falling of the land, which the researchers called “vertical land motion,” is caused by natural processes like the movement of tectonic plates, according to the study. Then, according to a new report from The New York Times, bridges are under unprecedented stress due to climate events, including extreme temperatures, increased flooding, and severe soil erosion. And finally, rat populations are growing in cities around the world due to climate change.