On the Media Planning for Inevitable Climate Disaster
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Jul 16, 2025 Nathaniel Rich, a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and author of 'Second Nature', discusses New Orleans as a model for climate disaster preparedness. He explores how residents have learned to navigate hurricane threats with proactive strategies. The conversation delves into Louisiana's Coastal Master Plan, balancing environmental restoration with community livelihoods. Rich also addresses feelings of hopelessness among younger generations, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and finding hope amidst climate challenges.
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New Orleans' Stark Hurricane Reality
- New Orleans residents live with constant awareness of existential hurricane risk.
- They prepare meticulously, understanding each hurricane season could be their last.
Be Proactively Prepared
- Individuals stockpile essentials like water and have evacuation plans ready.
- They track all storm advisories obsessively to prepare early and effectively.
Coastal Master Plan Explained
- New Orleans' Coastal Master Plan is a massive, ongoing effort to buy time against coastal land loss.
- It focuses on river diversions to mimic natural land-building processes along the Mississippi.
