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Meg Dunley's avatar

Thanks for this essay. Great insights into the effects of climate change on cities. Years ago I wrote a story (my bottom drawer novel) based on this situation where the rain stops coming and the social impact of that. It’s real. It’s happening now.

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Alia Parker's avatar

Maybe it's time to get that novel out of the bottom draw Meg :)

Yes, it is absolutely happening. The rain stops in some parts, floods in others, and society hasn't been built to accommodate either. Things probably won't change much until peoples' insurance premiums start going through the roof.

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Meg Dunley's avatar

I think about that story a lot. I began writing it during the 2009 drought when I was thinking about how drought affects society in so many different ways. How the disadvantaged are even more affected.

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Alia Parker's avatar

It sounds interesting Meg, a worthy angle to dive into. I agree there is a split between those who can afford to move and adapt and those who can't. I think of those people squatting in flood-damaged homes around Lismore, homes that are condemned or now can't be insured or sold. Being able to pick up and leave is a social privilege.

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