Global climate change ranked last on our list of criteria for choosing a place to live. Far more immediate and impactful are the political, economic, and societal "climate" of our chosen home. When we pulled up stakes years ago and roamed a bit before settling down in NC, we made a point to visit the local supermarkets and libraries of the town(s) in question. Those would be our new neighbors. After the entire country went insane, we moved overseas. Our daughter was able to study abroad for a small fraction of the Ivy League tuition we would have paid in the US, and our son likewise has enjoyed incredible educational and life experiences that would have been likely impossible to pursue Stateside. The expat life is not for everyone, as I'm sure Mela can attest given she's living one now. Best of luck wherever you land.
Hi Guys, hope you both ok, the views are breath taking, wow I’d give anything to walk around those switchbacks, I loved that I actually felt like I was there, thanks to your photography and drone shots, better than watching national Geo channel, all the hard work that goes in to producing it, Thank you🙏your home still looks lovely even after 2years can’t believe it’s been that long, you both look so well must be all that fresh air you get, loved this video really appreciate it, take care of each other stay safe love you both 🩷💙🇬🇧
As I mentioned on the patreon channel Coeur d'Alene Idaho and Missouri the Ozarks. That would be my go-to place and parts of Arkansas believe it or not a really beautiful. Great video guys keep them coming😊
We know you're sticking to the United States, and that you're not fond of cold weather, Mela, but we chose to buy land in New Brunswick, Canada, because of the low impact of climate change there and because it's a beautiful, inexpensive place to live. For the same reason, you might take a look at Maine. It's gorgeous!
Spectacular Views... Mela was like a kid in candy store on those trails and I can see why . Absolutely Gorgeous n SPECTACULAR 😍 ❤️ 💕. Thanks for sharing this amazing journey n adventure with me. God Bless Ya'll. I LOVE U GUYS ALWAYS. HAVE FUN BUT PLEASE KEEP SAFE n SAFE TRAVELS ALWAYS 💓 💜 . THIS VIDEO WAS SO EDUCATIONAL N I LOVED IT . KEEP THEM COMING GUYS .....❤❤🐈⬛🐈⬛
I read the other day that by 2100, FL’s sea level will be up by 6’. Potentially putting 1/2 million people in danger. I also realized I won’t be around to see it 😄. Another thought with climate change is bugs. I’ve had people tell me that even Alaska has become rather miserable in the summer just be of the mosquitoes… and their size is getting scary 😅 Don’t have that much of a problem with them in the dry heat🤘🏼
Very strange topic on choosing your home . Some of these scientist and other predictions were to happen in 30 years in the Early 90s and still hasn't happened along the East coast.
Go ask people in costal towns. Like Coast of NC, Outer banks. Go talk to farmers and honey producers....... They will all tell you climate change is real and has been happening for some time now and getting worse......
Listen to the science. Much of the northeast coast up into Canada will be the last to feel the effects, while in the central US it will be felt, and is being felt right now, the most.
U.P. of Michigan for us. We just started avoiding winter, so we don't live somewhere with triple digits, no thanks. Plus we live between the Great Lakes.
Hi guys have u ever thought of Canada I think the best place to visit is British Columbia,Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and anywhere in Eastern Canada or Central Canada like Manitoba my favorite place is BC or AB cause of the mountains but if water is your favorite place then Manitoba or Ontario is for u plus to live in Canada we have lots of great things here
The problem with Ontario, as beautiful as it is, and temperate relative to other parts of the country, is the cost of living. It's very expensive to live there. :-(
Enjoyed the gorgeous filming and engaging discussion about climate change. Can you share the links you used for the climate change studies? I too look to an eventual relocation in the USA and this is one aspect that is important.
After viewing your video, I guess the logical conclusion is: Stay mobile! Contrary to nearly all of us, you can move your home when there is a threat coming in, be forest fires, flood water, hurricane, extreme heat and extreme rainfall among other things! All of these prediction maps only show that it's only getting worse over the time. How worse it's going to be, is up in the air. The point is: It's not going for the better! So in a way, you probably have already "future proof" your home by going mobile! As for the places to visit, after seeing the canyon, the only sharp contrast would be the woods and mountains of the New England States in the summer time! Especially thinking of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine!
I'm still sticking with SW Washington. Air quality may suffer in summer from fires in the surounding areas but, west of the Cascades, we seldom have big fires. And snow is only an ocasional thing.
Well, now I’m depressed. Basing a new home on changes in climate is crazy. Think political, safety, and affordability. Did you know that in California you’d be hard pressed to get car or homeowner’s insurance? Geiko (sp?) and Farmers have already left CA and State Farm won’t insure homes anywhere near a fire zone and the cost is expected to go up 20% this year for those of us who already have insurance. The reason? Costs to replace a home have skyrocketed and insurance companies simply cannot afford to keep insuring things they know they can’t insure properly. And what about crime? San Francisco, for example, was a beautiful city where folks could ask and shop. Now many stores have closed and crime is rampant. Carjacking, car theft, home invasions and group mob robbing stores blind are commonplace, and that’s not even mentioning shootings and murders. Homelessness has gone wild with no hope for change. PG&E bills are $800-900/month when using air conditioners and upwards of $400/month when heating your home. Climate change is the least of our problems. Push comes to shove, we can just move.
It's certainly not crazy, and all of those things can also be considerations as well. They're not all mutually exclusive. And climate change is definitely not the least them, come on. To think so is to stick your head in the sand and deny the reality of what we have done to the planet.
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Mela and Don, the topic and your answers did upset me a lot. The video itself, was beautiful. You worked hard to create such a gorgeous vid of all those magnificent mountains and structures. You hiked your butts off. Perhaps 1) you steer away from subjects that many disagree on, 2) you might watch some different news stations or media, 3) I learn not to feel offended by differing points of view. I feel bad for dissing you earlier. I’m truly sorry. It was probably hurtful to you. I don’t think you meant to rile me up, either.
😪 We do not have a climate change. Wish you could read "Rockefeller - a climate smart story" (Yet only in Swedish). Geo-engineering? Anyone? Mother Earth goes thru cycles naturally...
