What are "climatic safe zones" and where to run in the event of an ecological apocalypse

What are "climatic safe zones" and where to run in the event of an ecological apocalypse
What are "climatic safe zones" and where to run in the event of an ecological apocalypse
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Every year the ecological state of the planet is only getting worse, so the thought of a global natural disaster no longer seems so fantastic. Still, there are places on Earth that are better than others with climate change and other human impacts. Experts in the field of geophysics, ecology and climatology told where to run if the "ecological apocalypse" comes.

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Sara Kapnik, a geophysicist and deputy head of NOAA, says that to answer this question: "where to run?", It is necessary to define what the "climate safe zones" are. After all, these are the ones that are worth looking for in the event of a disaster. According to Kanik, in such places there should be access to clean fresh water, this place should not be too hot, but at the same time it should be located in climatically warm or temperate latitudes. Also, a safe location should have a low risk of hurricanes and forest fires, and the location should be well above sea level. For example, in North America, the "climate safe zone" can be called the Great Lakes region and almost the entire territory of Canada.

Stephanie Spera, assistant professor of geography and the environment at the University of Richmond, also supports the idea that safe places for humans will be located further away from the coast due to forecasts of sea level rise, and where it will not be too hot. However, Spera notes that in the event of a disaster, it is necessary to think about the existing infrastructure. For example, many regions of the world are better prepared for floods and torrential rains, as they have already faced the consequences of natural disasters, and have created special infrastructure for quick response.

Interestingly, Spera mentions the season of … mosquitoes in his reasoning! When the climate becomes milder, the lifespan of these insects increases. Do not forget that they are carriers of diseases that can greatly affect post-apocalyptic life.

Lauren Nishimura, who deals with the legal side of climate change, migration and public international law, agrees that the issue of infrastructure can be decisive and notes that it will be safe where people have prepared in advance.

Alas, now many countries and regions now do not have sufficient financial assistance to create infrastructure suitable for the future climate. In addition, some regions are deprived of international support. In the future, cooperation and assistance between states will be critical to survival.

Architect Jesse Keenan says that in terms of urban planning, “climate safe zones” cannot exist. This idea is flawed for two reasons. First, comparatively better places to live in the long run risk being overpopulated, which means they cannot be safe, because this implies a certain form of stationarity and isolation. Second, the idea of a "climate safe" place can "trick" us. By shifting responsibility to infrastructure, technology and available natural resources, a person again falls into the trap. However, if you still name certain places, then Keenan is inclined to believe that the person "will go to the north."

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