Finding Climate Havens: A Guide to Escaping the Worst Impacts

🔥Climate change is a present reality, with wildfires and natural disasters becoming more intense and frequent.

🌊Coastal communities are at high risk, but there are cities considered climate havens that offer a safer environment.

🏞️Climate havens have manageable climate impacts, access to fresh water, and plans for decarbonization.

🏙️Major cities like LA and San Francisco are not designated as climate havens, but smaller cities around Great Lakes show promise.

💰Affordable housing and equity are crucial factors to consider when planning climate migration and ensuring no one is left behind.

What is a climate haven?

—A climate haven is a location that offers a safer environment and manageable climate impacts, with access to fresh water and plans for decarbonization.

Are major cities like LA and San Francisco considered climate havens?

—No, major cities like LA and San Francisco are not designated as climate havens. However, smaller cities around the Great Lakes show promise.

What factors should be considered for climate migration?

—Factors such as affordable housing, equity, and access to resources and opportunities should be considered when planning climate migration.

Why is adaptation important in the face of climate change?

—Adaptation is crucial because climate change is already causing more intense and frequent natural disasters. Communities need to prepare and mitigate the impacts.

How can local governments prepare for climate migration?

—Local governments can prepare by investing in affordable housing, infrastructure, and programs that support a sustainable and inclusive community for newcomers.

00:01Climate change is a present reality with intensifying wildfires and natural disasters.

02:23Cities around the Great Lakes are considered climate havens with manageable impacts.

05:10Affordable housing and equity are important considerations for climate migration.

07:51Migration is a natural way of being and should be respected and supported.

09:19Reducing carbon emissions is crucial to stem the need for climate migration.