You Can’t Handle the Truth: Rising Sea Levels and the Law
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
Release Date: 04/15/2018
CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir Adapts to Climate Change
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
In episode of , Doug Parsons hosts , the Chief Climate Correspondent at . Bill shares his insights into how climate change now intersects with every aspect of our lives, transforming all beats into climate beats. Drawing from his experiences covering climate stories, he emphasizes the power of storytelling. We delve into the inspiration behind his book, "Life As We Know It," which looks at positive climate stories all inspired by the birth of his son. Critiquing mainstream media's coverage of climate change, he calls for a shift towards highlighting adaptation and innovation over sensational...
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Life, Liberty and Climate Data: The Privatization of a Public Good
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
In episode of , Doug Parsons hosts . Justin is a climate scientist and associate professor at Dartmouth College. Doug and Justin discuss his provocative column in the New York Times on climate data accessibility – should tax funded climate data remain a public good. Justin also explains the intricacies of climate modeling and the ethical considerations of private sector involvement. Justin also emphasizes the significance of aligning private and public sector efforts for effective climate adaptation. Doug and Justin discuss the importance of having a National Adaptation Plan and...
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The Moral Case for Climate Reparations + Climate Justice with Maxine Burkett Re-release
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
In episode of , Doug Parsons hosts , a Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. We’re taking a dive into the podcast archive and I’m rereleasing this previously and extremely popular episode: The Moral Case for Climate Reparations + Climate Justice with Maxine Burkett. Maxine is a Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. We talked about the state of climate migration; as we adapt, what will dominate, peaceful approaches to adaptation or more conflict oriented approaches; Differences in Climate justice in the global north and the global...
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Adapting to Climate Change: Exploring America's Leadership in Climate Resilience with Battelle
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In episode of , I'm partnering with on their Innovations in Climate Resilience Conference, , taking place April 22-24th in the heart of Washington, DC. ICR24 isn't just any conference; it's a convergence of minds, bringing together environmental professionals, scientists, researchers, students, and key leaders from the White House, Department of Energy, National Labs, Department of Defense, industry, and academia. In this episode, we have a lineup of expert guests who will delve into the core of climate resilience. First up is Justin Sanchez, a technical fellow at Battelle. Justin will...
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The U.S. Department of Defense's Energy and Environment Innovation Symposium – Focus on Resilience with SERDP + ESTCP
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
In the epic th episode of America Adapts, we’re partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense and highlighting the adaptation research they support. In this episode, we're turning our focus to The Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program, or SERDP, at the DoD and the Energy and Environment Innovation Symposium they hosted in late 2023. As the architects of innovation and research, you will hear how the DoD is interacting with partners and providing resilience research for military installations and other civilian applications. Get ready to explore topics ranging...
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Top Climate Stories of 2023 and Behind the Scenes with the America Adapts Podcast
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
In episode America Adapts, it is a recap of 2023. In this episode, we highlight the top climate stories of 2023 and also discuss some of our favorite America Adapts episodes of the past year. Joining the pod is Anita Van Breda of Wildlife Wildlife Fund, Monika Serrano of Turner Construction and Jessica Mederson of the law firm Stafford Rosenbaum. In addition, there are two short bonus interviews: Dr. Refilew Mofoke, a professor from South Africa, joins the episode to talk about her new podcast the Plastic Planet Podcast, focusing on plastics and what they mean for the marine...
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Building Resilient Communities: The Tech Revolution in Floodplain Management with Forerunner
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
In episode America Adapts, we’re partnering with , a software company that works with local governments to help them with disaster management, flood risk and adapting to future impacts of climate change. Our discussion will feature insights from floodplain managers operating in both riverine flooding areas and coastal flood zones. These flooding experts are on the ground, finding ways to help their communities with extreme flooding and changes expected with a changing climate. The episode delves into the increasing role of technology in their work, emphasizing the crucial...
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The Ultimate Guide to the National Climate Assessment (NCA5) - The Podcast
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In episode America Adapts, we’ve got something special for you - the ultimate guide to the fifth edition of the National Climate Assessment. Joining the pod is the director of the NCA, who provides a 30,000-foot level view of what’s in NCA5. Then regular contributor – and executive producer of America Adapts – of Tulane University joins the episode and we take a deep dive on what’s in the assessment. Jesse will be your guide through the assessment, as he analyzes and provides expert insights into its positive aspects and benefits. Finally, of Princeton University – and...
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Transformational Adaptation with the Climate Science Alliance: The 2023 San Diego Climate Summit
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In episode America Adapts, we partnered with the Climate Science Alliance to cover their at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Experts, speakers and participants from the Summit are highlighted in this episode. We kick things off with Dr. Amber Pairis of the Alliance setting the stage for the Alliance’s approach to transformational adaptation, emphasizing community-centered approaches, resilience, and relationship building. Multiple tribal voices share the importance of indigenous approaches to climate adaptation. The summit was a rousing event with many diverse voices...
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Climate Risk and Insurance: Improving Equity, Enhancing Resilience, and Stabilizing Markets – Conference Podcast
America Adapts the Climate Change Podcast
In episode of America Adapts, we take a deep dive on climate risk and the insurance sector. Earlier in the fall host Doug Parsons attended a two day conference hosted at American University in Washington DC. The conference was organized by Environmental Defense Fund, SBP and American University. The event brought together experts that focus on the role of insurance when it comes to building equity in disaster recovery, reducing future losses, expanding coverage with new innovations, and managing increasing climate-related disasters. You’ll hear the need for insurance companies to...
info_outlineIn episode 64 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons talks with Margaret Peloso, of the law firm Vinson and Elkins. Margaret shares insights from her book Adapting to Rising Sea Levels: Legal Challenges and Opportunities. Doug and Margaret dig into topics such as the conversion of private land to public land as the oceans rise; adaptation and the public trust doctrine; coastal Superfund sites and corporate responsibility; will eminent domain drive coastal planning in the years ahead and much more!
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Topics discussed in this episode:
- The public trust and sea level rise;
- Legal precedent and sea level rise;
- A new definition of private property;
- Sea level rise and Superfund sites;
- Policy versus the law as an adaptation strategy;
- The legal definition of resilience;
- Adaptation law as a profession;
- The advantages and perils of using eminent domain for coastal planning;
- Favorite lawyer movies and favorite lawyer jokes.
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Links in episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Adapting-Rising-Sea-Levels-Opportunities/dp/1611636183
https://www.velaw.com/Who-We-Are/Find-a-Lawyer/Peloso--Margaret/
https://www.velaw.com/AdaptingToRisingSeaLevels/
From the NYT on chemical plants:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/02/06/climate/flood-toxic-chemicals.html
Predictive tools on SLR to assist the corporate community: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/23/climate/mapping-future-climate-risk.html
EPA’s page on Superfund and climate change:
https://www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-climate-change-adaptation
AP article on superfund sites prone to flooding (has a great interactive map): https://www.apnews.com/31765cc6d10244588805ee738edcb36b
Australia Adaptation Summit
http://vicadaptation18.w.yrd.currinda.com/#
http://climate-adaptation-2018.w.yrd.currinda.com/what-39-s-on#program-header
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