June 24, 2025 • 19 mins
The world continues it’s madness with escalating conflicts in the Middle East, and unprecedented climate crises across the United States. I explore the most pressing global issues, and offer practical advice on where to relocate as climate change intensifies.
• Iran launches missile strike on US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, escalating tensions in an already volatile region
• UK evacuates citizens from Israel and closes embassy in Tehran as precautionary measures
• New York declares state of emergency after deadly storms, immediately followed by dangerous heat wave
• Ukrainian President Zelensky visits London seeking stronger sanctions against Russia
• South Korean researchers develop breakthrough energy solution.
• My special report ranks top 10 US cities best positioned to survive climate change.
Send your comments and feedback to aworldgonemadpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you, especially if you live in one of the top 10 climate refuge cities I mention.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad, mad,mad, mad, mad.
It's another day in a worldgone mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe and I'mback again to give my commentary
on the news.
Thank you for joining me.
Okay, let's talk about themadness.
Today, iran launches missilestrike on US base in Qatar.
(00:23):
Iran launches missile strike onUS base in Qatar.
On June 23rd, iran launched adirect missile strike on Al
Udeid Air Base in Qatar, one ofthe largest US military
installations in the Middle East.
Now the strike was dubbedOperation Glad Tidings of
Victory.
It was Iran's retaliation forrecent US and Israeli attacks on
(00:45):
its nuclear infrastructure.
Now, according to US defenseofficials, the base's air
defense system successfullyintercepted multiple ballistic
missiles and no casualties orstructural damage were reported.
However, the attack forced thetemporary shutdown of commercial
airspace across the Gulf,causing widespread flight delays
(01:07):
in Kuwait, bahrain and the UAE.
Now, this marked a sharp anddangerous escalation in the
already volatile region.
Analysts see the move as astrategic message, a
demonstration of capabilitywithout triggering full-scale
war.
Without triggering full-scalewar.
Now, iranian officials warnedthat further aggression could
dismantle US military operationsacross the Middle East.
(01:30):
Global leaders quicklyresponded, urging all parties to
de-escalate.
Meanwhile, oil prices brieflysurged on fears of instability
in the Strait of Hormuz a chokepoint for nearly 20% of global
oil supply before calmingslightly when diplomatic back
channels were reportedlyactivated.
(01:52):
So nothing new here.
A country attacks anothercountry, that country responds.
The original country strikesback.
This is the world we live innow.
Everyone, israel launchedagainst Iran.
Iran then attacked Israel.
Trump decided to weigh in andattacked Iran, and now Iran went
back at the US military forces.
(02:13):
Uk evacuates citizens fromIsrael, closes the embassy in
Tehran.
The UK foreign office confirmedthat 63 British nationals were
airlifted from Israel to Cyprusaboard a Royal Air Force
aircraft as a precautionarymeasure amid escalating tensions
in the Middle East.
(02:34):
British citizens in Qatar werealso instructed to shelter in
place, and the British embassyin Tehran was temporarily closed
due to safety concerns.
Now, although UK officialsstated they were not involved in
recent military strikes, theseactions signaled a heightened
state of readiness as diplomaticties across the region came
(02:56):
under strain.
Now, at home, prime MinisterRishi Sunak's government
continued to balanceinternational instability with
pressing domestic policy.
The UK is currently rolling outa 10-year industrial strategy
aimed at lowering businessenergy costs and is also
launching a full inquiry intowidespread failures in NHS
(03:17):
maternity care.
The dual focus highlights thecomplex position Britain finds
itself in supporting the alliesabroad while facing mounting
challenges within.
Political commentators suggestthe government's ability to
manage both frontssimultaneously may play a
defining role in its stabilitymoving into 2026.
(03:40):
Precautionary ramificationscause and effect the obvious
steps, and when things blow upin another part of the world and
breaking news in, if youhaven't seen, supposedly Iran
and Israel are at a ceasefire.
We'll see how long that lasts.
(04:02):
New York declares emergencyafter storm deaths, prepares for
heat wave.
Governor Kathy Hochul declareda state of emergency across 32
counties in New York afterviolent storms swept through the
state, killing three people,including two children struck by
falling trees.
Now the storms causedwidespread power outages,
(04:22):
blocked major roads and promptedurgent rescue efforts in
multiple rural and suburbancommunities.
The state's emergency serviceswere already stretched thin when
the National Weather Serviceissued a new warning A
potentially deadly heat wave wasarriving next.
Next forecast predicted feelslike temperatures above get this
(04:54):
107 degrees across largeportions of the state,
particularly in New York Cityand its surrounding boroughs.
Cooling centers were activatedand public health officials
urged residents, especiallyseniors and those with chronic
health issues, to avoid outdooractivity and stay hydrated.
The back-to-back climateemergencies underscored the
increasing intensity of weatherevents in the Northeast, with
experts warning that theinfrastructure and public
(05:16):
response systems are strugglingto keep pace.
Hochul emphasized thatlong-term climate resilience
must now become a core priorityfor state planning.
Hey, there's no such thing asglobal warming, right those of
you in the Northeast they mayagree differently with the
(05:37):
so-called Republicans who thinkthis is a hoax.
I'm sure they have a lot to sayabout this.
Hot weather is risingeverywhere.
It's not going to reverse.
If you're a dangerous in adangerous area, listener, you
need to be prepared.
Don't pretend.
This is not real.
Zelensky visits UK urgesstronger sanctions on Russia.
(06:01):
Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelensky made a high-profile
visit to London, meeting withKing Charles III and newly
elected Prime MinisterKyrgyzstan Now.
During the visit, zelenskythanked the UK for its ongoing
military and humanitarian aidand called for an immediate
expansion of sanctions onRussia's defense and weapons
industries and weaponsindustries.
(06:21):
He emphasized that suchpressure is critical to
preventing further Russianescalation, particularly as
Ukraine has faced one of thelargest drone and missile
bombardments in months over 350drones in a single night.
While the UK voiced support,efforts to expand sanctions to
(06:47):
the European Union hitresistance from Hungary and
Slovakia, who have recentlyopposed deeper economic action
against Moscow, of course.
Meanwhile, nato officials areincreasing calls for member
nations to raise their defensespending to 5% of GDP, citing
the long-term threat posed byRussian militarism.
Now, the visit served not onlyas a diplomatic appeal, but also
(07:07):
as a warning that, withoutsustained Western support,
ukraine's ability to defenditself and European security
more broadly could face serioussetbacks heading into winter.
Vigilance is being emphasizedthat we cannot let up in
supporting Ukraine Zelensky,telling everyone to keep our eye
(07:28):
on the ball against Russia.
This is a battle that Ukrainereally needs to win, with the
help of other allies.
Breakthrough Catalyst makeshydrogen fuel production much
cheaper.
Scientists in South Koreadeveloped a breakthrough
cobalt-phosphide nanosheetcatalyst, enhanced with boron
(07:54):
and phosphorus, that can producegreen hydrogen at nearly half
the cost of current methods.
The material shows exceptionalefficiency and durability, two
qualities that have historicallymade green hydrogen too
expensive for widespreadadoption.
Now the discovery represents amajor leap in electrolysis
(08:15):
technology, which splits waterinto hydrogen and oxygen using
renewable electricity.
If scaled commercially, thisinnovation could dramatically
accelerate the global shift toclean energy, particularly in
heavy industry, long-distancetransport and energy storage,
where hydrogen is viewed as acrucial decarbonization tool.
(08:38):
Experts say that this newcatalyst could significantly
reduce reliance on fossil fuels,bolster global climate targets
and make green hydrogenaccessible for developing
economies.
Now, the researchers are now intalks with industrial partners
to integrate the catalyst intonext generation electrolyzer
(09:00):
systems.
Electrolyzer systems.
You know, for us in the UnitedStates, of course, this is not
going to take place because ofDonald Trump and the Republicans
, who do not want to makeAmerica great again, really
great again, because they don'tbelieve in technology that would
advance us.
(09:20):
They want to stick with coaland you know, all the other
fuels and all the silly stuffthat we've been doing oil for
ages.
So wish this would come here,but with this president in
charge, good luck.
Look, leave your comments andfeedback to me of anything on
this episode or other ataworldgonemadpodcast at gmailcom
(09:41):
.
Would love to hear from a lotof you and I really enjoy
reading your comments andthoughts.
All right, normally at thistime I would do the uplifting
and inspiring story, but I didgive you four stories last
podcast episode and if youdidn't listen, episode 113,
shame on you.
So I want to shift gearsslightly in this episode.
(10:03):
I want to offer this funinformational segment, sort of a
travelogue about global warming.
We all feel it.
The heat is different now.
It's not just a hot summer,it's a pattern.
It's longer, heavier, morepunishing.
Nights don't cool down, powergrids strain and people real
(10:26):
people are dying from heat inplaces where that never used to
happen.
This isn't theoretical, this isnow.
So what do you do when theplace you live in starts to feel
like it's turning against you?
What happens when the airoutside feels dangerous, or when
wildfire, smoke becomes ayearly visitor and floods don't
(10:48):
just hit the coast anymore?
If you're like a lot of us,you've probably thought about
moving, not out of fear, out ofpracticality, out of survival.
Maybe not this year, maybe notnext, but sooner than you
thought.
The question is where to move.
In my special report, I'vepulled together a list of 10 US
(11:10):
cities that stand a betterchance than most.
Not perfect places no suchthing exists but places that are
cooler, safer and betterprepared for what's coming.
The rankings are based firstand foremost on a heat, of
course, because risingtemperature is the number one
threat to us.
Then I looked at wildfire risk,flood potential, the health
(11:34):
care systems and quality of life.
So let's count it down fromnumber 10 to number one the best
places to survive the future ifyou're looking to move.
Number 10, cleveland, ohio.
The heat profile.
Cleveland currently seesoccasional dangerous heat waves,
with recent events pushing 105degrees Fahrenheit plus,
(11:59):
intensified by urban heat islandeffects around Lake Erie.
Cooling infrastructure doesexist, but shaded public spaces
and green roofs are stilllimited.
The climate advantage ofCleveland located away from
wildfires, hurricanes, floodingand with vast freshwater access,
it's a safe climate bed.
It also hosts globally renownedCleveland Clinic Healthcare.
(12:21):
A major negative Someneighborhoods suffer from
infrastructure decay andinconsistent investment.
Number nine Providence, rhodeIsland.
Heat profile.
New England is seeing risingheat nights, prolonged heat
waves with Providence echoingregional warming trends that
bring frequent 90 degreesFahrenheit plus summer days.
(12:43):
Urban tree cover helps, butheat equity remains unevenly
spread.
The climate advantage there inProvidence, positioned inland
from the coast and guarded byflood control systems, great
health care via Brown Universityaffiliates, richly walkable and
low crime.
Major negative strains onpublic schools and aging
(13:05):
infrastructure.
Number eight Milwaukee,wisconsin.
The heat profile.
Midwestern heat domes arebecoming common, pushing
Milwaukee into 100 degreesFahrenheit plus highs and
oppressive humidity.
Lake Michigan eases nighttimeheat slightly, but long-term
rising temperatures are stillconcerning.
Climate advantage of Milwaukeenear zero wildfire risk and
(13:28):
strong lakeside defenses,healthcare and affordability are
strong.
Major negative city remainsdeeply segregated, with stark
disparities across zip codes.
Number seven to move to Columbus, ohio heat profile hitting 105
degrees Fahrenheit, plusextremes in last summer's heat
(13:49):
dome.
Columbus is warming fast.
Tree canopy is growing but hasyet to cover enough to tip the
balance.
Climate advantage no flood,wildfire, sea level risk, robust
health care via Ohio State'sWexner Medical Center.
Now, the major negative ofColumbus heavy car dependence
and urban sprawl limiting accessto cooling centers.
(14:11):
Number six Louisville, kentucky,heat profile.
Louisville experienced therecent heat dome with long,
sticky summers.
Limited green infrastructure tocombat it, tree equity is
uneven and some neighborhoodsbake while others stay shaded.
The climate advantage thereinland, safe from coastal and
wildfire threats.
Strong medical systems.
(14:33):
The major negative there highallergen and asthma triggers,
worsened by heat and plantgrowth.
Number five Richmond, virginia.
The heat profile.
Summer heat is intensifying,with temperatures often in the
mid-90s and humidity pushingheat indexes over 100 degrees
(14:55):
Fahrenheit.
Flood resilience is solid, butmore tree cover is needed in
dense urban zones.
Climate advantage elevatedinland positioning keeps
flooding low, good health careand recreational river spaces.
Major negative of RichmondSignificant racial and economic
inequality, persistent heat,vulnerable neighborhoods.
(15:16):
All right, we've covered thesix.
There we're going to the topfour places from all the
research, accordingly, with allthe characteristics of places to
move to to feel safe fromglobal warming.
Number four can any of youguess it?
Boston, massachusetts Heatprofile.
(15:38):
The recent 100 degreesFahrenheit heat wave struck
Boston hard, pushing the cityinto sustained amber alerts.
But Boston has aggressivelyrolled out cool roofs, flood
defenses and new canopy programs.
Climate Advantage, globalclimate leader in sea level
planning, top tier hospitals,excellent transit and high
(16:01):
adaptive capacity.
Major negative, unbearably highcost of living limits.
Who can benefit from itsresilience?
Remember, smoke them if you gotthem.
Well, if you have the money,you can move there.
You notice, from all thelistings I'm giving you right
now, we're basically all screwed.
Wherever we move, there'salways problems somewhere.
I said there were no perfectplaces.
(16:22):
Okay, all right, let's get toour top three places to consider
to move to to live out globalwarming problems.
Number three Minneapolis,minnesota.
The heat profile.
One smiled Get a load of this.
One smiled.
Minneapolis now faces 100degrees Fahrenheit plus.
(16:43):
Days amid the heat, domes andnighttime lows have climbed,
increasing heat related healthrisks.
Yet robust green space andstrong cooling policies at
community centers exist.
Advantage free from hurricanes,wildfires and extreme flood
(17:04):
risks, boasts the top healthcare, of course, the Mayo Clinic
.
Major negative winters are longand brutal, which strains
infrastructure and residentsalike.
Number two the runner-up,raleigh, north Carolina.
Heat profile.
The southeast warming meansRaleigh now regularly sees 95 to
100 degrees Fahrenheittemperatures.
Notice the trend everywherearound the country, almost 100
(17:27):
plus degree temperatures.
Global warming is not real, myass, with rising nights due to
density and pavement.
Raleigh, north Carolina.
The city's expanding treecanopy and investment in green
infrastructure.
Climate advantage is safe fromcoastal threats, strong health,
clear cluster from Duke and UNC.
(17:47):
Major negative rapid growth hasspiked housing costs and its
heat infrastructure is stillcatching up.
And here we go drum roll, brrrr,boom.
Number one According to all theresearch and all the
cross-referencing Buffalo, newYork.
The heat profile.
Buffalo is notably cooler thanother cities, even during heat
(18:09):
waves, thanks to Lake Erie'smoderating effect and a low
urban heat island effect, heatdome impact is less severe here.
The climate advantage highfreshwater reserves, no wildfire
or sea level risk, inland floodsafety, affordable housing,
excellent health care in RoswellPark and UB.
(18:29):
The major negative here we go.
Heavy snow and cold wintersrequire robust heating and snow
removal systems offset by stronglocal preparedness.
There you go, wolfpack listenersthe best places to survive the
future from global warming.
If you're looking to move andif you, the listener, live in
(18:53):
any one of these 10 cities,write me, text me, let me know
your thoughts.
Add some things to these cities.
Okay, you're listening to AWorld Gone gone mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe.
I'll be back again Wednesdaywith another episode, waiting to
hear from you and if I don't,you know it, I'm sitting in a
(19:14):
room talking to myself.
Stay hopeful.
There is chaos in the world,can't you see?
Stay hopeful.
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad, mad,mad, mad, mad.
It's another day in a worldgone mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe and I'mback again to give my commentary
on the news.
Thank you for joining me.
Okay, let's talk about themadness.
Today, iran launches missilestrike on US base in Qatar.
(00:23):
Iran launches missile strike onUS base in Qatar.
On June 23rd, iran launched adirect missile strike on Al
Udeid Air Base in Qatar, one ofthe largest US military
installations in the Middle East.
Now the strike was dubbedOperation Glad Tidings of
Victory.
It was Iran's retaliation forrecent US and Israeli attacks on
(00:45):
its nuclear infrastructure.
Now, according to US defenseofficials, the base's air
defense system successfullyintercepted multiple ballistic
missiles and no casualties orstructural damage were reported.
However, the attack forced thetemporary shutdown of commercial
airspace across the Gulf,causing widespread flight delays
(01:07):
in Kuwait, bahrain and the UAE.
Now, this marked a sharp anddangerous escalation in the
already volatile region.
Analysts see the move as astrategic message, a
demonstration of capabilitywithout triggering full-scale
war.
Without triggering full-scalewar.
Now, iranian officials warnedthat further aggression could
dismantle US military operationsacross the Middle East.
(01:30):
Global leaders quicklyresponded, urging all parties to
de-escalate.
Meanwhile, oil prices brieflysurged on fears of instability
in the Strait of Hormuz a chokepoint for nearly 20% of global
oil supply before calmingslightly when diplomatic back
channels were reportedlyactivated.
(01:52):
So nothing new here.
A country attacks anothercountry, that country responds.
The original country strikesback.
This is the world we live innow.
Everyone, israel launchedagainst Iran.
Iran then attacked Israel.
Trump decided to weigh in andattacked Iran, and now Iran went
back at the US military forces.
(02:13):
Uk evacuates citizens fromIsrael, closes the embassy in
Tehran.
The UK foreign office confirmedthat 63 British nationals were
airlifted from Israel to Cyprusaboard a Royal Air Force
aircraft as a precautionarymeasure amid escalating tensions
in the Middle East.
(02:34):
British citizens in Qatar werealso instructed to shelter in
place, and the British embassyin Tehran was temporarily closed
due to safety concerns.
Now, although UK officialsstated they were not involved in
recent military strikes, theseactions signaled a heightened
state of readiness as diplomaticties across the region came
(02:56):
under strain.
Now, at home, prime MinisterRishi Sunak's government
continued to balanceinternational instability with
pressing domestic policy.
The UK is currently rolling outa 10-year industrial strategy
aimed at lowering businessenergy costs and is also
launching a full inquiry intowidespread failures in NHS
(03:17):
maternity care.
The dual focus highlights thecomplex position Britain finds
itself in supporting the alliesabroad while facing mounting
challenges within.
Political commentators suggestthe government's ability to
manage both frontssimultaneously may play a
defining role in its stabilitymoving into 2026.
(03:40):
Precautionary ramificationscause and effect the obvious
steps, and when things blow upin another part of the world and
breaking news in, if youhaven't seen, supposedly Iran
and Israel are at a ceasefire.
We'll see how long that lasts.
(04:02):
New York declares emergencyafter storm deaths, prepares for
heat wave.
Governor Kathy Hochul declareda state of emergency across 32
counties in New York afterviolent storms swept through the
state, killing three people,including two children struck by
falling trees.
Now the storms causedwidespread power outages,
(04:22):
blocked major roads and promptedurgent rescue efforts in
multiple rural and suburbancommunities.
The state's emergency serviceswere already stretched thin when
the National Weather Serviceissued a new warning A
potentially deadly heat wave wasarriving next.
Next forecast predicted feelslike temperatures above get this
(04:54):
107 degrees across largeportions of the state,
particularly in New York Cityand its surrounding boroughs.
Cooling centers were activatedand public health officials
urged residents, especiallyseniors and those with chronic
health issues, to avoid outdooractivity and stay hydrated.
The back-to-back climateemergencies underscored the
increasing intensity of weatherevents in the Northeast, with
experts warning that theinfrastructure and public
(05:16):
response systems are strugglingto keep pace.
Hochul emphasized thatlong-term climate resilience
must now become a core priorityfor state planning.
Hey, there's no such thing asglobal warming, right those of
you in the Northeast they mayagree differently with the
(05:37):
so-called Republicans who thinkthis is a hoax.
I'm sure they have a lot to sayabout this.
Hot weather is risingeverywhere.
It's not going to reverse.
If you're a dangerous in adangerous area, listener, you
need to be prepared.
Don't pretend.
This is not real.
Zelensky visits UK urgesstronger sanctions on Russia.
(06:01):
Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelensky made a high-profile
visit to London, meeting withKing Charles III and newly
elected Prime MinisterKyrgyzstan Now.
During the visit, zelenskythanked the UK for its ongoing
military and humanitarian aidand called for an immediate
expansion of sanctions onRussia's defense and weapons
industries and weaponsindustries.
(06:21):
He emphasized that suchpressure is critical to
preventing further Russianescalation, particularly as
Ukraine has faced one of thelargest drone and missile
bombardments in months over 350drones in a single night.
While the UK voiced support,efforts to expand sanctions to
(06:47):
the European Union hitresistance from Hungary and
Slovakia, who have recentlyopposed deeper economic action
against Moscow, of course.
Meanwhile, nato officials areincreasing calls for member
nations to raise their defensespending to 5% of GDP, citing
the long-term threat posed byRussian militarism.
Now, the visit served not onlyas a diplomatic appeal, but also
(07:07):
as a warning that, withoutsustained Western support,
ukraine's ability to defenditself and European security
more broadly could face serioussetbacks heading into winter.
Vigilance is being emphasizedthat we cannot let up in
supporting Ukraine Zelensky,telling everyone to keep our eye
(07:28):
on the ball against Russia.
This is a battle that Ukrainereally needs to win, with the
help of other allies.
Breakthrough Catalyst makeshydrogen fuel production much
cheaper.
Scientists in South Koreadeveloped a breakthrough
cobalt-phosphide nanosheetcatalyst, enhanced with boron
(07:54):
and phosphorus, that can producegreen hydrogen at nearly half
the cost of current methods.
The material shows exceptionalefficiency and durability, two
qualities that have historicallymade green hydrogen too
expensive for widespreadadoption.
Now the discovery represents amajor leap in electrolysis
(08:15):
technology, which splits waterinto hydrogen and oxygen using
renewable electricity.
If scaled commercially, thisinnovation could dramatically
accelerate the global shift toclean energy, particularly in
heavy industry, long-distancetransport and energy storage,
where hydrogen is viewed as acrucial decarbonization tool.
(08:38):
Experts say that this newcatalyst could significantly
reduce reliance on fossil fuels,bolster global climate targets
and make green hydrogenaccessible for developing
economies.
Now, the researchers are now intalks with industrial partners
to integrate the catalyst intonext generation electrolyzer
(09:00):
systems.
Electrolyzer systems.
You know, for us in the UnitedStates, of course, this is not
going to take place because ofDonald Trump and the Republicans
, who do not want to makeAmerica great again, really
great again, because they don'tbelieve in technology that would
advance us.
(09:20):
They want to stick with coaland you know, all the other
fuels and all the silly stuffthat we've been doing oil for
ages.
So wish this would come here,but with this president in
charge, good luck.
Look, leave your comments andfeedback to me of anything on
this episode or other ataworldgonemadpodcast at gmailcom
(09:41):
.
Would love to hear from a lotof you and I really enjoy
reading your comments andthoughts.
All right, normally at thistime I would do the uplifting
and inspiring story, but I didgive you four stories last
podcast episode and if youdidn't listen, episode 113,
shame on you.
So I want to shift gearsslightly in this episode.
(10:03):
I want to offer this funinformational segment, sort of a
travelogue about global warming.
We all feel it.
The heat is different now.
It's not just a hot summer,it's a pattern.
It's longer, heavier, morepunishing.
Nights don't cool down, powergrids strain and people real
(10:26):
people are dying from heat inplaces where that never used to
happen.
This isn't theoretical, this isnow.
So what do you do when theplace you live in starts to feel
like it's turning against you?
What happens when the airoutside feels dangerous, or when
wildfire, smoke becomes ayearly visitor and floods don't
(10:48):
just hit the coast anymore?
If you're like a lot of us,you've probably thought about
moving, not out of fear, out ofpracticality, out of survival.
Maybe not this year, maybe notnext, but sooner than you
thought.
The question is where to move.
In my special report, I'vepulled together a list of 10 US
(11:10):
cities that stand a betterchance than most.
Not perfect places no suchthing exists but places that are
cooler, safer and betterprepared for what's coming.
The rankings are based firstand foremost on a heat, of
course, because risingtemperature is the number one
threat to us.
Then I looked at wildfire risk,flood potential, the health
(11:34):
care systems and quality of life.
So let's count it down fromnumber 10 to number one the best
places to survive the future ifyou're looking to move.
Number 10, cleveland, ohio.
The heat profile.
Cleveland currently seesoccasional dangerous heat waves,
with recent events pushing 105degrees Fahrenheit plus,
(11:59):
intensified by urban heat islandeffects around Lake Erie.
Cooling infrastructure doesexist, but shaded public spaces
and green roofs are stilllimited.
The climate advantage ofCleveland located away from
wildfires, hurricanes, floodingand with vast freshwater access,
it's a safe climate bed.
It also hosts globally renownedCleveland Clinic Healthcare.
(12:21):
A major negative Someneighborhoods suffer from
infrastructure decay andinconsistent investment.
Number nine Providence, rhodeIsland.
Heat profile.
New England is seeing risingheat nights, prolonged heat
waves with Providence echoingregional warming trends that
bring frequent 90 degreesFahrenheit plus summer days.
(12:43):
Urban tree cover helps, butheat equity remains unevenly
spread.
The climate advantage there inProvidence, positioned inland
from the coast and guarded byflood control systems, great
health care via Brown Universityaffiliates, richly walkable and
low crime.
Major negative strains onpublic schools and aging
(13:05):
infrastructure.
Number eight Milwaukee,wisconsin.
The heat profile.
Midwestern heat domes arebecoming common, pushing
Milwaukee into 100 degreesFahrenheit plus highs and
oppressive humidity.
Lake Michigan eases nighttimeheat slightly, but long-term
rising temperatures are stillconcerning.
Climate advantage of Milwaukeenear zero wildfire risk and
(13:28):
strong lakeside defenses,healthcare and affordability are
strong.
Major negative city remainsdeeply segregated, with stark
disparities across zip codes.
Number seven to move to Columbus, ohio heat profile hitting 105
degrees Fahrenheit, plusextremes in last summer's heat
(13:49):
dome.
Columbus is warming fast.
Tree canopy is growing but hasyet to cover enough to tip the
balance.
Climate advantage no flood,wildfire, sea level risk, robust
health care via Ohio State'sWexner Medical Center.
Now, the major negative ofColumbus heavy car dependence
and urban sprawl limiting accessto cooling centers.
(14:11):
Number six Louisville, kentucky,heat profile.
Louisville experienced therecent heat dome with long,
sticky summers.
Limited green infrastructure tocombat it, tree equity is
uneven and some neighborhoodsbake while others stay shaded.
The climate advantage thereinland, safe from coastal and
wildfire threats.
Strong medical systems.
(14:33):
The major negative there highallergen and asthma triggers,
worsened by heat and plantgrowth.
Number five Richmond, virginia.
The heat profile.
Summer heat is intensifying,with temperatures often in the
mid-90s and humidity pushingheat indexes over 100 degrees
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Fahrenheit.
Flood resilience is solid, butmore tree cover is needed in
dense urban zones.
Climate advantage elevatedinland positioning keeps
flooding low, good health careand recreational river spaces.
Major negative of RichmondSignificant racial and economic
inequality, persistent heat,vulnerable neighborhoods.
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All right, we've covered thesix.
There we're going to the topfour places from all the
research, accordingly, with allthe characteristics of places to
move to to feel safe fromglobal warming.
Number four can any of youguess it?
Boston, massachusetts Heatprofile.
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The recent 100 degreesFahrenheit heat wave struck
Boston hard, pushing the cityinto sustained amber alerts.
But Boston has aggressivelyrolled out cool roofs, flood
defenses and new canopy programs.
Climate Advantage, globalclimate leader in sea level
planning, top tier hospitals,excellent transit and high
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adaptive capacity.
Major negative, unbearably highcost of living limits.
Who can benefit from itsresilience?
Remember, smoke them if you gotthem.
Well, if you have the money,you can move there.
You notice, from all thelistings I'm giving you right
now, we're basically all screwed.
Wherever we move, there'salways problems somewhere.
I said there were no perfectplaces.
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Okay, all right, let's get toour top three places to consider
to move to to live out globalwarming problems.
Number three Minneapolis,minnesota.
The heat profile.
One smiled Get a load of this.
One smiled.
Minneapolis now faces 100degrees Fahrenheit plus.
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Days amid the heat, domes andnighttime lows have climbed,
increasing heat related healthrisks.
Yet robust green space andstrong cooling policies at
community centers exist.
Advantage free from hurricanes,wildfires and extreme flood
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risks, boasts the top healthcare, of course, the Mayo Clinic
.
Major negative winters are longand brutal, which strains
infrastructure and residentsalike.
Number two the runner-up,raleigh, north Carolina.
Heat profile.
The southeast warming meansRaleigh now regularly sees 95 to
100 degrees Fahrenheittemperatures.
Notice the trend everywherearound the country, almost 100
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plus degree temperatures.
Global warming is not real, myass, with rising nights due to
density and pavement.
Raleigh, north Carolina.
The city's expanding treecanopy and investment in green
infrastructure.
Climate advantage is safe fromcoastal threats, strong health,
clear cluster from Duke and UNC.
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Major negative rapid growth hasspiked housing costs and its
heat infrastructure is stillcatching up.
And here we go drum roll, brrrr,boom.
Number one According to all theresearch and all the
cross-referencing Buffalo, newYork.
The heat profile.
Buffalo is notably cooler thanother cities, even during heat
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waves, thanks to Lake Erie'smoderating effect and a low
urban heat island effect, heatdome impact is less severe here.
The climate advantage highfreshwater reserves, no wildfire
or sea level risk, inland floodsafety, affordable housing,
excellent health care in RoswellPark and UB.
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The major negative here we go.
Heavy snow and cold wintersrequire robust heating and snow
removal systems offset by stronglocal preparedness.
There you go, wolfpack listenersthe best places to survive the
future from global warming.
If you're looking to move andif you, the listener, live in
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any one of these 10 cities,write me, text me, let me know
your thoughts.
Add some things to these cities.
Okay, you're listening to AWorld Gone gone mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe.
I'll be back again Wednesdaywith another episode, waiting to
hear from you and if I don't,you know it, I'm sitting in a
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room talking to myself.
Stay hopeful.
There is chaos in the world,can't you see?
Stay hopeful.
This is a world gone mad.
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