R. Jisung Park

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R. Jisung Park, an environmental and labor economist at the University of Pennsylvania, dives into the everyday impacts of climate change. He reveals how subtle effects like heat influence productivity, learning, and health, illustrating the silent threats lurking behind major disasters. Park discusses cognitive biases that cloud our perception of climate harms and emphasizes the urgency of recognizing how climate change amplifies inequality. With a blend of rich data and personal narrative, he advocates for pragmatic solutions and equitable adaptation strategies.

R. Jisung Park, an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in environmental and labor economics, sheds light on the everyday implications of climate change in his new book, 'Slow Burn'. He discusses how the hidden costs of warming, like productivity losses and impaired health, accumulate in our daily lives. Park reveals cognitive biases that shape our perception of climate risks and explores the adverse impacts of heat on work and education. He advocates for pragmatic climate dialogue and equitable policy design to combat these challenges.