These are the days Western New Yorkers celebrate and cheer. It is the holiday season, the Bills are winning and the Sabres are playing better. And now it appears that there is scientific evidence supporting the pop-up "coffee talk" conversations taking place among residents suggesting that Buffalo is a safe haven as dramatic climate events strike across the country.
Buffalo is unusually well-insulated against climate change. Rising temperatures have yet to produce more heat waves or extreme rainfall in Western New York. Experts say the region’s cool climate and ample fresh water could make it an attractive destination as the planet heats up.