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225. Why Adapting to Climate Change Matters More Than You Think with Doug Parsons

Podcast: A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Published: Jan 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 3957
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Summary

Matt Matern talks with Doug Parsons about why climate adaptation is no longer optional, how states, cities, and even the military are quietly preparing for climate impacts, and why better storytelling is essential to help people understand - and act on - the climate reality already unfolding.