Amanda Shendruk
Reporter at Quartz, focusing on climate change and its impact on migration and urban planning. She created a fictional city, Leaside, to illustrate potential solutions for climate havens.
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Jul 9, 2021 • 22min
Where to go when the world burns
Amanda Shendruk, a reporter at Quartz and climate change advocate, dives into the pressing issue of climate migration, predicting that 143 million people will seek relocation due to climate change in the coming decades. She introduces the fictional city of Leaside to illustrate how urban areas can adapt and transform into climate havens. Discussing real examples like Ann Arbor and Buffalo, she highlights the critical need for proactive urban planning to foster resilience and inclusivity while facing the realities of a changing world.
Dec 19, 2020 • 22min
A climate change of address
Amanda Shendruk, a reporter at Quartz specializing in climate issues, dives into the urgent reality of climate migration. She reveals that 143 million people may relocate due to climate change over the next three decades. Shendruk introduces her fictional city, Leaside, designed as a climate haven reflecting potential urban solutions. The discussion covers how cities can adapt and the initiatives being implemented, while also tackling the challenges of gentrification and the balance between growth and community preservation.
