The Northwest’s economy, infrastructure, natural systems, public health, and agriculture sectors all face important climate change related risks. Impacts on infrastructure, natural systems, human health, and economic sectors, combined with issues of social and ecological vulnerability, will unfold quite differently in largely natural areas, like the Cascade Range, than in urban areas like Seattle and Portland or among the region’s many Native American Tribes.

As this is a cascade with multiple layers, it shouldn't be surprising that it's slow.

Mary swishes off her scarf, and waves and waves of black hair cascade down.

Through many cascades, the water shoots loudly into the valley. I breathe deeply and for some reason think about Maria, who is always going on a new adventure. I know she feels an unbridled emotion when she is free. That's why she doesn't want to be tied to me.

Her lush hair cascaded down over her shoulders.

Her golden hair fell over her shoulders and cascaded down her back.

Her hair cascaded down over her shoulders.

Lovely ivy cascaded down and partially obscured the cave entrance.

Environmentalists say a flurry of construction during Trump’s final days in office created a cascade of environmental problems.

A trophic cascade led to an increase in livestock attacks as predators sought out alternative sources of food.