Climate change could lead to $11bn in weather damage at NFL stadiums by 2050, experts warn
The IndependentSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A new report from Climate X, a climate risk analytics company, estimates that NFL stadiums could experience up to $11 billion in cumulative climate-related losses by the year 2050. “MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is one venue, in particular, that we’ve projected could sustain pretty severe losses in the future. open image in gallery MetLife was identified as the most vulnerable NFL stadium of 30 that were included in a new Climate X report of projected financial losses for the venues by 2050 due to climate risks ) In California, the Los Angeles Rams’ SoFi Stadium – the most expensive NFL stadium ever constructed – could suffer losses of $4.38 billion primarily due to surface flooding risks. open image in gallery Storm Surge severity projections are seen using Climate X’s Spectra around New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in 2050.
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