The Science Behind Climate Adaptation with Battelle
In episode 212 of America Adapts, we partnered with Battelle to delve into the multifaceted world of ecological research with four distinguished scientists. Dr. Paula Mabee, Chief Scientist and Director of the National Ecological Observatory Network, discusses NEON's mission to monitor ecological changes and its role in shaping adaptation strategies through data and collaboration. Dr. Jamin Greenbaum from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography shares his groundbreaking research on Antarctic ice melt and its implications for sea level rise and emphasizing the need for effective science communication. Dr. Andrew Elmore from the National Science Foundation explores the integration of AI in ecological research and NSF's commitment to workforce development, underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary efforts in addressing climate change. And Dr. Chris Hakkenberg from Northern Arizona University highlights NEON's use of advanced technologies like NASA's LIDAR to study forest biodiversity and wildfire risks. Together, these conversations provide a comprehensive look at the critical role of ecological research in fostering effective climate adaptation. Experts in this Episode: Dr. Paula Mabee - Chief Scientist and Observatory Director for the National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) Dr. Jamin Greenbaum - Assistant research geophysicist at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at the Scripps institution of Oceanography in San Diego Dr. Andrew Elmore - Program Director at the National Science Foundation in the Division of Biological Infrastructure Dr. Chris Hakkenberg - Assistant Research Professor in the Global Earth Observations and Dynamics of Ecosystems GEODE lab in the SICCS Ecoinformatics program at Northern Arizona University (NAU) Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! 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Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadaptshttps://twitter.com/Battelle https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Links in this episode: https://www.neonscience.org/resources https://www.nsf.gov/ https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/28/journey-to-the-doomsday-glacier https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/27/world/antarctica-glaciers-meltwater-climate/index.html Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! 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26 Aug 20241h 12min
New Jersey Coastal and Climate Resilience Conference
In episode 211 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons attended the 2024 New Jersey Coastal and Climate Resilience Conference at Monmouth University in New Jersey. In this episode, we’ll be engaging with New Jersey’s top experts and leaders to discuss the current state of coastal science and research, climate resilience, and ecological restoration. We’ll explore how peer-to-peer learning and community engagement are driving successful projects—from municipal resilience plans to floodplain buyouts—and share insights into what it takes to secure community buy-in for impactful initiatives. You learn about the New Jersey Coastal Resilience Group Collaborative and the power of multisector partnerships. Plus, we’ll touch on the networking opportunities that this conference provided, helping to build relationships and foster collaborations essential for advancing coastal and climate resilience efforts. We’ll also hear how the state of New Jersey is developing innovative adaptation regulations for coastal protection. This episode has a great mix of conference attendees doing some exciting work in adaptation in the Garden State! https://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/new-jersey-coastal-and-climate-resilience-conference Experts in this Episode: · Nick Angarone – Chief Resilience Officer New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection. · Shawn LaTourette – Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection. · Terry Doss – Meadowlands Research and Restoration Institute · Tony MacDonald - Director of Urban Coast Institute · Elizabeth Semple – Climate Resilience Manager, The Nature Conservancy – New Jersey · Dr. Nick Brown – Climate Scientist and Advocate, HDR · Nathaly Agosto Filion - Climate Resilience, Environmental Justice & Urban Sustainability, NJ Department of Environmental Protection · Dr. AR Siders – Asst. Professor, University of Delaware · Dr. Tom Herrington – Associate Director of Urban Coast Institute · Laura Kerr - Senior Research Engineer NJ Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Specialist · Dr. John Miller - Research Associate Professor, Stevens Institute of Technology · Nora Morton – High School Student state of New Jersey · Monika Serrano – Resilience Program Manager, Turner Construction Topics covered: · Managed Retreat in New Jersey · Urban Coastal Institute · Climate Change Communications · First hand experience with Hurricane Sandy · New Jersey Coastal Resilience Collaborative Structure · Key Issues in Coastal Engineering and Resilience · Implementing Nature Based Solutions · Thinking Beyond Structural Solutions · Coastal Tourism and Resilience · Blue Acre Program and Climate Resilience Initiatives · Favorite naturals areas in New Jersey! Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Links in this episode: https://nj-crc.org/2024-conference https://nj-crc.org/ Going Coastal Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-coastal/id1745764555 https://www.monmouth.edu/uci/ Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! 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Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts! Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook! Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com
8 Aug 20241h 56min
House of Cards: Florida and Property Insurance in the Age of Climate Change
In episode 210 of America Adapts, Dr. Carolyn Kousky, Associate Vice President for Economics and Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund, returns to discuss the climate challenges in Florida's property insurance market. She outlines how Florida faces significant economic risks due to hurricanes and other disasters, with 36 presidential disaster declarations since 2000. The episode delves into the complexities of the state's insurance system, focusing on three key programs: Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, and the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association. Dr. Kousky addresses the reliance on smaller insurance companies; the critical role of reinsurance; and the impact of climate change on insurance pricing and availability. Doug and Carolyn have a broader conversation about the insanity of the Florida system of the existing property insurance market and how it could lead to price gouging for Florida citizens living in less at risk areas of the state. Also, the ‘hot take’ for this episode! https://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/house-of-cards-florida-and-property-insurance-in-the-age-of-climate-change Topics covered: Evolution of Florida's Property Insurance Approach State Programs Providing Insurance in Florida The Role of Reinsurers and Insurance Companies Transparency in Catastrophe Modeling in Florida Impact of Sea Level Rise on Florida's Insurance Market Cross-subsidies and Assessments in Florida's Insurance Market Climate Equity and Fair Pricing in Florida's Insurance Market Balancing Risk Reduction and Insurance Access Price gouging inland communities to subsidize coastal communities’ insurance rates Guest Recommendation: Jessica Dandridge, Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans Transcript of episode available here. Quotes from the episode: Dr. Carolyn Kousky: Politically, there's often an appetite to just ignore the risk and not address it because addressing it can be hard and might be costly, but failing to address it is also setting us up for much higher future costs. …we need to view the crisis in our insurance markets as a signal for how high risk is, and that we have to invest aggressively and quickly in much more climate adaptation in order to lower that risk to a manageable level… Doug Parsons: Climate change is like gravity. … there's no arguing with it. It's just going to happen. …but you are living in Gainesville, you're being responsible, you haven't gone to the coast. Isn't raising that person's rate a form of price gouging because you don't have as much risk and yet they're raising your rate , that's price gouging. Previous Episodes with Dr. Carolyn Kousky New Tools for a More Resilient Future with Dr. Carolyn Kousky Risky Business: Adapting Insurance Markets to Wildfire and Flood Risk with Dr. Carolyn Kousky Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Links in this episode: The Evolution of Florida’s Public-Private Approach to Property Insurance https://floridapolicyproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FINAL_Florida-Insurance-Market-Report.pdf https://earth.org/why-we-need-to-fix-disaster-insurance-markets/ https://www.edf.org/people/carolyn-kousky Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! 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29 Juli 202448min
Waterfront Conference: Designing for Tomorrow – The Multisector Approach to Climate Adaptation with the Waterfront Alliance
In episode 209 of America Adapts, I attended the Waterfront Conference in New York City hosted by the Waterfront Alliance. The conference took place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in lower Manhattan. In this episode, you'll hear from state and local government officials talking about how they do coastal climate adaptation. We’ll also have insights from private sector companies who are leading the way in shovel-ready adaptation projects, essential for the next phase for the adaptation sector. Attendees were not just talking about adaptation—they’ve created templates and programs with broad applications. The Alliance’s WEDG national adaptation program is another innovative initiative that we'll highlight, showing how it's paving the way for resilient communities. You’ll also learn how 3D printing technology is used to create artificial reefs and seawalls. We'll also discuss private sector national funding efforts that are driving these shovel-ready adaptations and a new, massive New York State grant program for adaptation. The City of New York's climate justice efforts are also front, and center and we’ll dive into the concept of a cloudburst and how cities can manage these intense rainfall events. Yes, we cover a lot of ground in this episode! https://www.americaadapts.org/episodes/waterfront-conference-designing-for-tomorrow-the-multisector-approach-to-climate-adaptation-with-the-waterfront-alliance Experts in this Episode: Cortney Koenig Worrall – President and CEO, Waterfront Alliance Suzanna Randall - Chief Resiliency Officer NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Joseph Sutkowi - Chief Waterfront Design Officer, Waterfront Alliance Karen Appell - VP, Climate Change Lead, AECOM Tyler Taba – Director of Resilience, Waterfront Alliance Elijah Hutchinson - Executive Director, NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) Carly Foster - Water Management Practice Director, Arcadis Maor Bezner – Chief Technology Officer, Econcrete Mason Sears - VP. Sales and Marketing, SF Marina Systems Erin Morey - Director, Climate Resilience Planning, MTA Construction and Development Lee Clark - Program Manager, New Jersey Future Adam Friedman – Founder and Chief Executive, 1Print Justin Baumann - Engineering Management Undergraduate at Stevens Institute of Technology Topics covered: The Annual Waterfront Conference Private and Public Sector Adaptation Funding Climate Justice and Coastal Adaptation WEDG Adaptation Program Innovate Technology for adaptation Cloudburst and stormwater management Resilience Planning at the Waterfront Alliance New Jersey Futures Program And much more! Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Links in this episode: https://new.mta.info/project/second-avenue-subway-phase-1 https://new.mta.info/document/136871 https://waterfrontalliance.org/ https://wedg.waterfrontalliance.org/ Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! 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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! 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15 Juli 20242h 7min
“Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat: How to Break the Climate Disaster Cycle" with Mark Nevitt
In episode 208 of America Adapts, Mark Nevitt, an associate professor of law at Emory University joins the podcast to discuss his new paper that’s under review, entitled, Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat: How to Break the Climate Disaster Cycle. Mark delves into the expansion of climate change law courses and his research on the security implications of climate change. He discusses his articles highlighting legal challenges in climate adaptation and introduces his new article focusing on breaking the climate disaster cycle. Mark emphasizes the importance of democratizing climate risk information and proactive measures like managed retreat. He explores legal liabilities in climate adaptation, the semantics of resilience, and the significance of accurate terminology in conveying climate risks. It’s a packed legally episode along with Doug’s ‘Hot Take’! Transcript of this episode available here. Topics covered: The Legal Crisis Within the Climate Crisis Emory's Climate Research Initiative Flying Navy Jets and Legal Scholarship Destroy, Rebuild, Repeat: Overview Democratizing Climate Risk Information The Adaptation Paradox Holding Individuals Responsible for Climate Risk Decisions Adaptation vs. Resilience Semantics Quotes from the episode: Mark Nevitt: The National Flood Insurance Program is essentially a massive program to subsidize sandcastles. That is in place. It's a classic moral hazard where the people who are benefiting from the program are not fully invested in all the risks associated with it. It's heavily subsidized. My central argument in that article is that just as we have a climate crisis, and most of your listeners are aware of that, we also have legal doctrines, statutes that have not really kept up with our climate destabilized world. Doug Parsons: And so you're proposing an entirely new framework. To break this cycle of destroy, repealed, rebuild, repeat. …we've got to hold people responsible even today decisions that are going to be happening in the next few years, because we won't ever be able to afford this because 10 years from now. Mark Nevitt’s previous appearance on America Adapts: Climate Change and the Legal System: Why the U.S. Constitution Needs to Adapt with Law Professor Mark Nevitt Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Links in this episode: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4744172 https://law.emory.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/nevitt-profile.html Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! 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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! 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For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook! Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com
30 Juni 202445min
The Center for Heat Resilient Communities gets a NOAA Grant with Dr. Kelly Turner and Dr. Ladd Keith
In episode 207 of America Adapts, Dr. Kelly Turner of UCLA and Dr. Ladd Keith at the University of Arizona join host Doug Parsons to discuss groundbreaking work in extreme heat governance and planning, specifically focusing on the recent NOAA grant awarded to launch the Center for Heat Resilient Communities. The grant aims to enhance heat resilience in communities by encouraging connections between stakeholders and the federal government, with a heavy emphasis on climate justice and environmental justice as part of President Biden’s Justice40 initiative. The discussion also covers federally funded research programs supporting rural and tribal communities with heat resilience, mapping shade equity nationally, and initiatives on indoor cooling. Kelly and Ladd encourage involvement in the field of heat policy and governance, inviting individuals to reach out and engage with the three year project. Topics covered: NOAA Grant Overview Biden Administration's Role Principals and Key Partners/Community Partnerships Heat Resilient Communities Framework Evaluating Heat Resilience Policies Training Future Heat Leaders Funding and Support for Communities Climate and Environmental Justice Media Coverage of Extreme Heat Plug for Other Research Programs for Kelly and Ladd Call to Action: Visit heat.gov Principal Researchers for the Grant: Dr. V. Kelly Turner, UCLA (lead) Dr. Ladd Keith, University of Arizona Dr. Sara Meerow, Arizona State University Transcript of episode available here. Quotes from the episode: Dr. Kelly Turner: Really, there are two main goals. One is to to create a robust framework across a diverse set of contexts that communities could use to do heat resilience work. And so we have a series of six cores that the whole center is organized around. So the first goal is for us to create this framework. And the second goal is to then fund and to support communities. So 10 communities per year over three years to test that framework and refine it. And I could get into a little bit about each one of the cores if that's of interest. Dr. Ladd Keith And we'll be co-developing essentially this heat resilient framework that the communities will be going through. And it involves all the cores and is really focused on supporting heat action planning at the local level and really drawing on that network of experts that we have involved in the center. I think one of the exciting things is we'll be co-developing this heat resilient framework with the communities that we're working with. And of Of course, we'll be supporting the initial 30 communities, but we'll also be putting a lot of that information on heat.gov so that it's accessible to all of the other 19,000 communities in the United States. And another part of it that's really exciting is all of the lessons that we're going to learn through the center is feeding that back to federal agencies and really partnering with them so they know how to better support community heat planning as well. Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Links in this episode: Center for Heat Resilient Communities Biden-Harris Administration invests $4.55 million for community heat resilience through Investing in America agenda UCLA to lead the Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient Communities ASU is lead partner in new national Center for Heat Resilient Communities New federally funded center will rely on UArizona expertise to help communities manage extreme heat Living Planet Podcast Promotion in this episode: Podcast: Deep Dive: Reviving repair culture Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laddkeith/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/v-kelly-turner-a321a21b/ Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Federal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoStrategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! 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For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook! Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com
3 Juni 202433min
ICR24: Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference hosted by Battelle
In episode 206 of America Adapts, the podcast partnered with Battelle for their third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference, ICR24. The conference took place April 22-24th in Washington, D.C. at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Keynote speakers and attendees join the pod to share their experiences in climate adaptation and also discuss highlights from the conference. The event attracted senior level federal officials along with emerging adaptation professionals from the private sector. The themes of the conference were resilience, mitigation and sustainability and you learn how Battelle, through the conference, is prioritizing adaptation. This is the third ICR and the first to be hosted in the nation’s capital. You’ll also hear from a high school student who won Battelle’s Climate Challenge - the future of adaptation is in good hands. ICR24 isn't just any conference; it's a convergence of minds, bringing together environmental professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and key leaders. Experts in this Episode: Matt Vaughan - President, Applied Science & Technology at Battelle Dr. Rick Spinrad – Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere & NOAA Administrator Dina Esposito – Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS) at USAID Lauren Risi – Program Director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center Matt Huddleston - Senior Data Analytics Consultant at Resilient Analytics Dr. Nadia Seeteram - Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University's Climate School Emilie Mazzacurati - Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Tailwind Taylor Dimsdale - Senior Fellow, Climate and Disaster Resilience, Fors Marsh Faith Qin - Student Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. The third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) took place on April 22-24, 2024, in Washington, DC. ICR24 WEBSITE https://www.battelle.org/conferences/conference-on-innovations-in-climate-resilience Linkedin ICR24 Web page Photos taken at ICR24 To learn about partnering with Battelle, contact Lisa Avedon. EMAIL CONTACTS · General email climateconf@battelle.org · Media inquiry contact - TR Massey masseytr@battelle.org INFORMATION DOWNLOADS · ICR22 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here · ICR23 on-demand: Access all proceedings, presentations, videos, and photos here Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://twitter.com/Battelle https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovations-in-climate-resilience-conference/posts/?feedView=all Links in this episode: https://www.battelle.org/conferences/conference-on-innovations-in-climate-resilience/on-demand/icr24/photo-gallery?_gl=1*1cv6v4r*_ga*MTI3MDUzMzgyNC4xNjk1MDU5MzE1*_ga_STK7503CND*MTcxNTk0NzgyMS41MS4wLjE3MTU5NDc4MjEuNjAuMC4w Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. 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17 Maj 20241h 35min
On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America with Abrahm Lustgarten
In episode 205 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Abrahm Lustgarten, an investigative climate reporter and author from Propublica. Abrahm discusses his work on climate change and migration and highlights his coverage of various climate-related issues such as water scarcity, sea level rise and wildfire. Abrahm’s book, "On the Move," explores climate-driven migration in the United States. He traveled the country learning how areas are preparing, or not, for the impacts of climate change. He goes on the ground and interviews people in the heart of these climate impact zones. You’ll learn the unique struggles people have as it becomes increasingly expensive…and dangerous…to live in these impact zones. We also discuss how the media is doing covering climate migration and what the government can potentially do to help with this growing threat. And an all new episode tradition, Doug's "Hot Take"! Topics covered: Abrahm Lustgarten and climate journalism Abrahm’s Book: "On the Move" Reporting at ProPublica Winners and Losers of Climate Migration Ecological Impact of Climate Migration Media Coverage of Climate Migration Book Promotion and Tour Future Project on Societal Conflict from Climate Migration Quotes from Abrahm Lustgarten in episode: I think all we can say about that is that we all can anticipate an era of great change and I think it'll scramble the map. It's hard to know when that'll happen, when there's a tipping point, both in terms of people moving or what that means for politics. But I think that all that I could say about that is that I wouldn't be surprised if 25 years from now, the electoral map looks entirely different from how it does today in part in response to the kind of changes that I write about… So we're having this kind of scary conversation about the economics of home values in California. And then that particular day, I was looking out my window into the wildland urban interface in the suburban place that I that I live in. And I was like, Hey, wait, Jesse, I live right one of these spots you're describing, should I and he just cut me off and presumed my question was, should I live in a place that I live in? should I move? And he was like, yes, get out of there. You got to go. That was three or four years ago and I haven't moved yet. Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Links in this episode: https://www.propublica.org/people/abrahm-lustgarten https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrahm_Lustgarten https://www.npr.org/2024/03/26/1239904742/how-climate-driven-migration-could-change-the-face-of-the-u-s https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374171735/onthemove https://abrahm.com/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/03/climate-migration-rust-belt-economy/677856/ Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Android Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leadershttps://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisorhttp://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight ithttps://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexahttps://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure! Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Play on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts! Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook! Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Executive Producer Dr. Jesse Keenan Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com
7 Maj 202440min
