99% Invisible Not Built For This #1: The Bottom of the Bowl
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Aug 20, 2024 
Emmett Fitzgerald, a reporter and host of the miniseries 'Not Built For This,' dives deep into the impact of climate change on Vermont and beyond. He shares a personal story about devastating floods in Montpelier that rattled the community and its beloved bookstore. The conversation shifts to urgent adaptations in urban planning and how these climate events spark decisions around migration and housing. Fitzgerald highlights the broader implications of climate-induced displacement, sparking a dialogue about resilience in an increasingly unstable world.
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Flooded Bookstore
- Bear Pond Books, a bookstore in Montpelier, Vermont, was known for its creaky wooden floors.
- These floors were removed after the store was flooded in the summer of 2023.
Vermont Floods
- Vermont experienced devastating floods in 2023, impacting Montpelier significantly.
- Cars floated down streets, businesses were swamped, and the town's security systems blared.
Climate Change and Flooding
- Warmer air holds more water, leading to increased deluge as temperatures rise.
- Montpelier's location in a valley at the confluence of two rivers makes it vulnerable to flooding.
