Why So Many Americans Are Leaving The Great Lakes States

The Great Lakes are a tremendous resource for the United States. In an age of climate change where water is becoming more scarce, the states and surround the Great Lakes are in an enviable position for the future. Despite this, however, Americans continue to leave the region for places that otherwise would be more susceptible to these future climate change risks. Here's why so many Americans consistently leave this once booming region of the United States for the greener pastures (for now) of the south.