The Urgency of Climate Crisis and Community Resilience

This chapter addresses the devastating effects of climate disasters in the U.S., focusing on recent flooding incidents and their extensive damage to communities and ecosystems. It highlights the need for preparedness and critiques the reluctance of local leaders to accept federal assistance for disaster prevention, while emphasizing the disproportionate impact on marginalized populations. The discussion further explores potential climate havens and the implications of climate-induced migration, urging immediate policy changes and collective action to combat the escalating crises.