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climate-change1 year ago•32 min saved

"Adapting to Climate-Driven Migration in the U.S.: Potential and Pitfalls"

Abrahm Lustgarten's new book "On The Move: The Overheating Earth And The Uprooting of America" discusses the impact of climate change on the lives of many people, causing them to reconsider where they live. He explores how climate migration will reshape the United States as millions of people move to escape rising seas, wildfires, drought, and extreme heat. The book also delves into the economic implications of climate migration and the challenges faced by communities affected by climate change, such as declining agricultural productivity and coastal flooding.

via NPR|

#agriculture #climate-change #climate-migration

climate-change2 years ago•2 min saved

Arctic's Record-Hot Summer Raises Alarming Sea Level Threats, Reveals NOAA Report

The Arctic experienced its warmest summer on record, leading to wildfires, melting glaciers, and higher sea levels that threaten coastal cities worldwide, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) 2023 Arctic Report Card. The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the globe due to human-caused climate change. The report also highlighted more frequent extreme weather events with global impacts, such as the extreme wildfire season in northern Canada. Greenland lost another 350 trillion pounds of ice, contributing to rising seas. The report warns that irreversible climate harms caused by an overheating Arctic will continue to affect North America and Eurasia. Additionally, the report noted an increase in Arctic greening, which could accelerate climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide.

via Reuters|

#arctic #climate-change #rising-seas

environment2 years ago•12 min saved

"Climate Change Threatens Endangered Species Act and Toy Deer"

The Key deer, the smallest deer species in North America, is facing extinction due to rapidly rising seas caused by climate change. With the knowledge that their habitat will be lost in the future, wildlife managers are grappling with how to save endangered species like the Key deer. Options include translocating them to new areas, collecting DNA and storing seeds, or keeping them in zoos. However, these solutions raise questions about the cost and long-term viability of the species. The Endangered Species Act, which turns 50 this year, is being tested by climate change and rising sea levels, particularly in low-lying island ecosystems like the Florida Keys where the Key deer resides. The challenge lies in determining what it means to "save" a species in the face of habitat loss and climate change.

via NPR|

#climate-change #conservation #endangered-species