Van Aalst said: “Twenty years ago, we’d have said those extremes are indeed going to be a problem, but primarily in poorer countries that cannot cope. What we’re now noticing is that Europe itself is vulnerable, especially for conditions it has not faced in the past."

Saying the quiet part out loud: we didn't think global warming was a real problem until we realized it would hurt rich white people too.

I don't really see any other option. It's happening regardless, might as well at least try to prepare.

I would really like to keep that at 2 thx