It is harrowing as fuck, but the book is somewhat hopeful and offers some kind of pathway that isn't exercises in prepping and doomerism.
― Elvis Telecom, Monday, 18 September 2023 04:17 (eight months ago) link
iirc that book makes a pretty convincing argument that "adaptation" to climate change will not be an option for millions and millions of people
― Tracer Hand, Monday, 18 September 2023 07:12 (eight months ago) link
KSR sounds amazing. Have to read that book.
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 18 September 2023 07:49 (eight months ago) link
I also didn't make it much past the first chapter, though I skimmed ahead some. It hadn't been that long since the heat dome in the PNW when I tried to read it, so it was all horrifyingly easy to imagine.
― Lily Dale, Tuesday, 19 September 2023 03:32 (eight months ago) link
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/15/spain-water-barcelona-farmers-tourism-catalonia-drought
― xyzzzz__, Thursday, 15 February 2024 19:28 (three months ago) link
We are getting our answers
Burundi’s capital has been under heavy flood and landslide for over a week now. Many areas affected include Kibenga, Gatumba, Kajaga and so on. Thousands of people forced to flee their homes fearing for their lives. The govt of Burundi & the @UN launched a call for financial aid. pic.twitter.com/4vPyEsjfe7— African News feed. (@africansinnews) April 21, 2024
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, 21 April 2024 08:59 (one month ago) link