Poor Hit First By Climate Change - Rich Won't Escape Either
Climate change isn’t a distant threat—it’s already at our doorstep. But while wildfires burn, floods rise, and heatwaves intensify, it’s the everyday person who feels the sting the most. The rich have escape routes: air-conditioned homes, second properties in safer places, and insurance policies that soften the blow. The common man, on the other hand, gets no such buffer. They face skyrocketing bills, job instability, and worsening health—all with fewer resources to adapt. Still, the illusion that the wealthy can stay untouched is just that: an illusion. Climate collapse won’t spare anyone, and the fallout will be economic, social, and eventually, universal. Rising Food Prices Hit Household Budgets Climate change disrupts farming through droughts, floods, and unpredictable seasons. The result? Crops fail, supply chains break down, and food prices soar. For wealthy households, this might mean a pricier trip to Whole Foods. When food prices spike, even a 10% increase that might ann...