Why the Wealthy Keep Building in Climate Danger Zones
Douglas McIntyre and David Callaway, Editors-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, react to a Wall Street Journal article highlighting how the ultra-wealthy continue to build homes in climate risk zones without hesitation. From Miami to San Francisco flood zones, affluence appears to insulate some from the dangers of climate change. As Callaway notes, this behavior mirrors broader economic inequality—where financial elites dine out during economic downturns while the vulnerable shoulder the risks.
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