💨 Abstract

In 2025, Rochester, New York, is attracting people seeking refuge from extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, such as wildfires and hurricanes. City Residents like Jasmin Singer and Jon Randall moved from California, motivated by severe wildfires. Rochester, along with Buffalo and Duluth, offers a more stable climate with abundant water resources and fewer risks from hurricanes or droughts.

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