Warming may exacerbate pollution from agricultural runoff in places like Chesapeake Bay. Hotter summers likely, with more frequent and intense heatwaves especially affecting cities. Forest species shift north and maple trees may disappear. Some coastal urban centers may have to rework sewer, water and transportation systems because of sea level rise. Increased flooding expected.
Mountain regions see decline in skiing and increase in other activities like hiking.
Metro East Coast - Cities here are extremely vulnerable to sea level rise. Expect widespread coastal flooding, dangerously hot summers, inset-borne disease and beach erosion. These disasters are expected to accelerate along with the death toll and economic costs. Great Lakes - are the single largest source of fresh water on Earth. Shoreline damage likely to decrease, but see an increase in commercial shipping problems.