Little House, Big Climate: Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder

Guest: Dr. Barb Mayes Boustead

When we talk about climate change, the conversation is often full of data, models, and projections, but sometimes, the most powerful insights come from stories. Long before satellites and Doppler radar, Laura Ingalls Wilder was documenting the weather in her own way: through her vivid accounts of prairie blizzards, scorching droughts, and the struggle to survive it all. In a brand new book connecting Wilder’s writings to the realities of climate change, author Dr. Barb Boustead shows us that the past doesn’t just inform the present—it can shape how we care for the future. Today on Weather Geeks, we’re talking about the intersection of literature, climate memory, and what we choose to protect when nature pushes back.

Chapters

1. 00:00 The Power of Stories in Climate Change
2. 11:58 Resilience in the Face of Unpredictable Weather
3. 23:34 Lessons from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Experiences
4. 35:19 Connecting Literature and Climate Preparedness

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