Power interruptions can be deadly, particularly following climate shocks which tend to occur during the hottest or coldest times of year — leaving residents without air conditioning or heat sources.

Public transit generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions and less wear and tear on roads (per passenger mile traveled) than private cars. Across the South, fewer than 2% of workers use public transit.

Expanding broadband enables easier access to e-commerce, telecommuting, and virtual healthcare, reducing the overall demand for transportation and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, over 1 in 10 Southerners have no internet access at home — not even a cellular plan.