Author: Danielle Arigoni

Danielle Arigoni is a policy and program expert in the fields of livable communities, affordable housing and climate resilience. She has worked for more than 25 years in the federal government and nonprofit sectors in pursuit of more equitable, sustainable and resilient places. She began her career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya and has since led impactful and innovative teams at USAID, EPA, HUD and AARP, currently serving as managing director of policy and solutions at National Housing Trust. She serves on the boards of Smart Growth America and the League of American Bicyclists. Her latest book is Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation.

Climate Change Is a Growing Risk for Older Women

As climate change fuels ever-deadlier disasters, it may seem that no one is immune to the wildfires, storms and heat waves that plague our baking planet. While this may be true, some are more threatened than others, and older women are among those most at risk.

Older adults represent a significantly disproportionate share of deaths associated with climate-fueled disasters.