Peter Plastrik

Oct 18, 2023 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Peter Plastrik |John Cleveland |Elizabeth Kolbert

In our time, the challenge of climate change has risen to the forefront, unleashing a chain of consequences, notably extreme weather events that disrupt our communities and infrastructure. As these climate-driven disasters grow more frequent and severe, it becomes clear that their toll extends beyond the visible damage, encompassing significant financial ramifications.

Aug 10, 2023 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Peter Plastrik |John Cleveland |Elizabeth Kolbert

Hurricane Nicole damaged the world's most famous beach in Florida, Daytona Beach, in November 2022. I later dodged this storm in Nova Scotia before heading back to Florida, where Hurricane Ian had just devastated Fort Meyers Beach, Florida, just days before. In 2021, the United States witnessed the impact of natural hazards on nearly one in 10 homes. As climate change continues to shape our environment, it becomes imperative to identify the riskiest regions in the country.