Jake Bittle

Jake Bittle, author of "The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration," discusses the increasing clout of climate-fueled displacement in the U.S. He shares the poignant story of Margaret Elysia Garcia, who struggled to rebuild her life after the devastating Dixie Fire. Through conversations about droughts and floods reshaping communities, Bittle emphasizes the urgency of understanding how these disasters drive migration trends, highlighting inequalities in recovery and resilience across various demographics.