It Could Happen Here What Happened in 2025 with Andrew
Jan 15, 2026
In a gripping discussion, the hosts unpack the disastrous climate events of 2025, including extreme heat, wildfires, and devastating floods. They also dive into Gen Z uprisings worldwide, highlighting youth activism in places like Madagascar and Morocco. The podcast covers the chilling effects of AI on the environment and geopolitics, detailing conflicts and the human stories behind them. The call for community resilience and urgent action resonates throughout, making it a thought-provoking exploration of an alarming future.
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Infrastructure Was Built For A Different Climate
- 2025 revealed that infrastructures built for past normals fail under new climate extremes like heat, floods, droughts, and storms.
- Andrew Sage argues we must acknowledge systemic brittleness and plan for different, harsher normals.
Build Community Resilience Before Disaster
- Do invest time in horizontal community capacities like drills, seed banks, and decentralized energy before disasters hit.
- Andrew Sage urges training, shared resources, and local projects to increase resilience without waiting on slow states.
Lives Lost When States Block Aid
- James Stout recounts Myanmar's earthquake where the junta blocked international rescue teams and locals improvised rescue efforts.
- He also describes Alaskan indigenous communities losing food caches and homes before winter due to coastal flooding.
