The trade war has caused farmers to stockpile grain, hoping for higher profits after the Chinese tariffs were lifted. Massive flooding in 2019 destroyed these stockpiles, leaving farmers to foot the bill.
Low-income and minority communities are the most socially vulnerable to climate change. This study uses a systems thinking lens to focus on the impacts of recurring urban inland flooding in Milwaukee – specifically the disproportionate impacts on individuals with lesser adaptive capacity than other communities.
After an eight-year battle, Waukesha received approval for their request to divert Great Lakes water to its municipality. However, Waukesha’s gain is not without negative impacts to other communities. This case study focuses on the environmental justice impacts of the Waukesha Diversion Return Flow and recommends steps for the involved municipalities to take.