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America's Great Lakes beckon as a climate sanctuary
Michigan's abundant water resources and lack of extreme weather make it an attractive destination for future climate migrants.
In short:
- The Great Lakes region, once the heart of American industry, now offers a unique "capacity" for absorbing climate migrants due to its ample water supply and mild climate risks.
- Urban planner Beth Gibbons advocates for the Great Lakes to market itself as a climate refuge, suggesting that the area's natural resources could fuel economic and population growth.
- Scientific predictions suggest that as southern regions of the U.S. face economic challenges from climate change, the northern latitudes, including the Great Lakes, could experience significant economic growth.
In short:
“There’s no future in which many, many people don’t head here,”
— Beth Gibbons, climate adaptation specialist
Why this matters:
Michigan, with its diversified economy that spans agriculture, manufacturing, and technology, could leverage its relatively stable climate to attract businesses and residents looking for a refuge from more volatile environments. Investments in infrastructure and sustainable practices could further enhance its appeal, turning the state into a model of resilience in a changing world.
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Study: Pacific tuna fleets rarely fish in waters proposed for new sanctuary
U.S. tuna fleets almost never access the far-flung reaches of the Pacific that would soon be closed to commercial fishing under a federal marine sanctuary proposal, according to a new study.
As climate change destroys their habitats, these animals are on the move
As natural disasters continue to batter America's coasts and devastate crops, animals are in danger of losing their natural habitats. But there is hope - land on the banks of the Mississippi river is acting as a sanctuary for animals fleeing the effects of climate change.