Climate refuge
Climate refuge or climate haven is a controversial concept describing a place that would not be significantly impacted by climate change.[1] Some cities and places have promoted themselves as a better long-term place to live in order to attract more residents or investment.[2] Most scientists do not think there are places that would not be significantly impacted by climate change.[3]
History
[edit]United States
[edit]In 2018, the term started to become more common fueled by people looking for hope amidst climate change and by localities that took the chance to promote themselves, particularly in the Rust Belt.[1]
By 2024, some real estate listings promote climate scores that estimate the level of climate risk exposure to a property.[1] Hurricane Helene devastating Asheville, North Carolina prompted the New York Times to publish a piece that quoted professors who were largely critical of the concept while arguing that some areas would still be relatively less costly to live in and adapt to than others even if climate change impacts all parts of the country.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Estes, Adam Clark (2024-10-09). "The shady origins of the climate haven myth". Vox. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "US cities are advertising themselves as 'climate havens'. But can they actually protect residents from extreme weather?". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ O’Connell-Domenech, Alejandra (September 7, 2023). "Cities are advertising themselves as 'climate havens.' Experts say there's no such thing". The Hill.
- ^ Andreoni, Manuela (October 1, 2024). "'Climate Havens' Don't Exist". New York Times.