TED Talks Daily Lessons from the past on adapting to climate change | Laprisha Berry Daniels
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Feb 1, 2024 
Laprisha Berry Daniels, a public health social worker, draws on her grandparents' migration story from the Southern U.S. to Detroit during the 1950s, framing it as a historical lens for understanding today's climate change challenges. She discusses how personal narratives can illustrate the effects of climate change on migration and human resilience. Berry Daniels also highlights vital community strategies for adaptation, emphasizing mutual support, accepting new environmental realities, and proactive planning to navigate future crises.
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Detroit's Frequent Floods
- Detroit experienced two "100-year floods" within seven years, in 2014 and 2021.
- Both floods caused extensive damage, exceeding a billion dollars each.
Grandparents' Migration
- Laprisha Berry Daniels' grandparents migrated from Vology, Alabama, to Detroit in the 1950s.
- This move presented a significant "climate change" in terms of lifestyle and weather differences.
Adapt to Climate Change
- Accept that climate change is real, not a distant threat.
- Invest in the tools and strategies needed to adapt to a changing climate.