On the fourth episode of We Hate Politics, we are joined by Rutgers professor and oceanographer Travis Miles to discuss some of the micro issues that towns and governments will have to face when it comes climate change and flooding in particular. As with everything else, there's a domino effect that will drastically change the way we live in so many ways that often get overlooked, and we need to proactively anticipate them if we want any chance of successfully adapting and saving our planet.
Episode Sections:
00:01:09 - Episode Note
00:02:42 - Setting the Record Straight on Climate Change
00:10:53 - Flooding & Property Tax Calamity
00:22:28 - Threats to National Security
00:28:11 - Costs, Benefits & Planning Ahead
00:38:36 - What Role Can the Private Sector Play?
00:50:46 - Incentivizing Better Decisionmaking
00:54:27 - New Favorite Things/Closing Thoughts
Music: Magic by Six Umbrellas (link: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Six_Umbrellas/Private_Ark/05_Six_Umbrellas_-_Magic)
Check out the dope video for the song as well (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esc4i1RNYTo)
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