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Welcome back to the America Adapts newsletter, our community for those involved in the climate adaptation space (and those curious to learn more!).
In episode 203 of America Adapts, I hosted Dr. Justin Mankin. Justin is a climate scientist and associate professor at Dartmouth College. We discussed his provocative column in the New York Times on climate data accessibility – should tax funded climate data remain a public good. Justin also explained the intricacies of climate modeling and the ethical considerations of private sector involvement. Justin also emphasized the significance of aligning private and public sector efforts for effective climate adaptation. We also dug into the importance of having a National Adaptation Plan and Justin also highlighted the work of his students in climate impact attribution and loss and damage research. This podcast is increasingly covering the issue of climate data and modeling and in this thought providing discussion, we learned about the ethical considerations of privatizing a public good. Have a listen!
Upcoming episodes:
- I'm headed to Washington, D.C. for Battelle’s third annual Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference (ICR24) taking place on April 22-24, 2024 and I'll be covering it like I did for their ICR23 in Columbus, Ohio last spring!
- And several episodes are brewing. Coming soon, the podcast from my trip to New Jersey and upcoming visits to New York City and Hawaii...I'll keep you updated.
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Additional Resources from the lab of podcast guest Dr. Justin Mankin of Dartmouth University
New York Times Column: The People Have a Right to Climate Data
As a climate scientist documenting the multi-trillion-dollar price tag of the climate disasters shocking economies and destroying lives, I sometimes field requests from strategic consultants, financial investment analysts and reinsurers looking for climate data, analysis and computer code. Often, they want to chat about my findings or have me draw out the implications for their businesses, like the time a risk analyst from BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, asked me to help with research on what the current El Niño, a cyclical climate pattern, means for financial markets...
Globally unequal effect of extreme heat on economic growth
Increased extreme heat is among the clearest impacts of global warming, but the economic effects of heat waves are poorly understood. Using subnational economic data, extreme heat metrics measuring the temperature of the hottest several days in each year, and an ensemble of climate models, we quantify the effect of extreme heat intensity on economic growth globally. We find that human-caused increases in heat waves have depressed economic output most in the poor tropical regions least culpable for warming. Cumulative 1992–2013 losses from anthropogenic extreme heat likely fall between $16 trillion and $50 trillion globally. Losses amount to 8% of Gross Domestic Product per capita per year for regions in the bottom income decile, but only 3.5% for regions in the top income decile. Our results have the potential to inform adaptation investments and demonstrate how global inequality is both a cause and consequence of the unequal burden of climate change...
The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affects weather globally and thus has many important socioeconomic impacts. How might possible changes to ENSO caused by anthropogenic climate change affect the economies of individual countries and the global economy? Callahan and Mankin show that El Niño persistently reduces economic growth and that national economies are sensitive to El Niño even when warming is taken into account. Future global economic growth could decline because of anthropogenic intensification of ENSO variability...
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Coming Soon...Resilient New Jersey
I had the privilege of giving the keynote address at the 2024 New Jersey Coastal & Climate Resilience Conference. I also interviewed attendees for an upcoming episode focused on the conference. Stay tuned for that episode. The theme of my keynote was how the adaptation field is just beginning and it's an exciting time (and sobering) to be working in adaptation. I challenged the attendees to tell their 'adaptation story' so we could all learn from each other. It was a fantastic event and looking forward to sharing New Jersey's adaptation story with you!
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Podcast Archive: The Wild Wild West of Climate Modeling
In episode 186 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Madison Condon, a law professor at Boston University School of Law. Doug and Madison explore the critical role climate models play in adaptation planning, but more importantly, their capabilities, what they can and can not do,. Madison explains what is the "climate industrial complex’ and if there’s a need for the government to step in and regulate this emerging sector. Also, should these climate analytic and modeling companies be liable for making bad projections…and how can you hold a company liable for a projection that’s set decades in the future? Madison also critiques a recent Federal Reserve Bank attempt at stress testing the climate risks for the banking sector. Great conversation on the critical topic of climate modeling!
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Does your company or organization have a powerful and inspiring story of climate change adaptation to share with the world? Well, let's share it!
Imagine showcasing it on a widely acclaimed podcast with a large network of climate and adaptation professionals. America Adapts offers you the perfect platform to tell your story and spread your message to a global audience. By sponsoring an episode, not only will you be sharing your story with the world, but you will also be incorporating a podcast episode as part of your organization's long-term communication strategy. Don't limit your communication toolkit to just webinars and white papers, they can be dry and forgettable. Give your organization a dynamic and engaging way to communicate with members, board members, and funders. Make a lasting impact by using the power of podcast storytelling to captivate your audience and bring your message to life.
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Examples of sponsored podcasts on America Adapts include:
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Hey Adapters, I'm excited to announce a new partnership with Atmos. America Adapts has been selected as one of the non-profits that gets direct donations when you start banking with Atmos, the world's most climate-focused bank account. From solar loans, cash-back checking to high yield savings accounts, Atmos is 'banking with a purpose.'
- When you open a bank account you can increase your monthly savings rate when you regularly support their select list of non profits working for a sustainable future.
- Yes, there are other options besides America Adapts...like Amazon Watch, 1% for the Planet, Grist, Project Drawdown and many more. Please watch the short video below to get a specific explanation of what Atmos offers.
- America Adapts gets individual donors because we're a 501(c)3, but Atmos might be a better fit, as you get banking services with your donations.
- I opened my own bank account with Atmos, both with checking and savings! Check your interest rate on your current savings account! It's probably neglible. Atmos starts at 1.75% and goes higher if you allocate a percentage to your favorite listed charity (I have a suggestion for that).
- I also learned that my bank helped fund an oil pipeline. I wasn't happy to hear about that. Atmos directs its funding toward renewable energy projects to help address climate change!
America Adapts appreciates Atmos reaching out and creating this partnership. Sign up here!
Definitely have a look at the video below for more information.
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