The search for a US city without climate risks

+ UPS Teamsters ratify contract US Edition - Today's top story: Looking for a US 'climate haven' away from disaster risks? Good luck finding one [View in browser]( US Edition | 23 August 2023 [The Conversation] [The Conversation]( Top headlines - [‘Ex-Wife’ originally outsold ‘The Great Gatsby’ – so why did it fade into obscurity?]( - [How AI is changing religion]( - [Does how fast you talk say anything about how smart you are?]( Lead story You’ve probably heard people talk about “climate havens” – places like Ann Arbor, Michigan, where residents don’t have to worry about extreme heat, sea-level rise and wildfires. Many of these cities have capacity to grow, but they face other challenges, starting with infrastructure that isn’t ready for some of the fastest-warming temperatures in the U.S. University of Michigan Center for Social Solutions researchers Julie Arbit, Brad Bottoms and Earl Lewis took [a closer look at six cities often held up as climate havens]( and what the future might hold for them. [ [Science from the scientists themselves. Sign up for our weekly science email newsletter.]( ] Stacy Morford Environment + Climate Editor Burlington, Vt., is often named as a ‘climate haven,’ but surrounding areas flooded during extreme storms in July 2023. Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images [Looking for a US ‘climate haven’ away from disaster risks? Good luck finding one]( Julie Arbit, University of Michigan; Brad Bottoms, University of Michigan; Earl Lewis, University of Michigan Even ‘climate havens’ face a riskier future, and infrastructure often isn’t built to handle climate change. But there are steps cities can take to prepare. Economy + Business - [UPS and Teamsters agree on new contract, averting costly strike that could have delayed deliveries for consumers and retailers]( Jason Miller, Michigan State University The strike would have been the first for the parcel delivery giant since 1997. Arts + Culture - [Why have you read ‘The Great Gatsby’ but not Ursula Parrott’s ‘Ex-Wife’?]( Marsha Gordon, North Carolina State University ‘Ex-Wife’ originally outsold ‘The Great Gatsby,’ but critics sniffed at the novel, deeming it a melodramatic period piece − even though it tackled timeless issues like gender, money and power. - [Why somepeopletalkveryfast and others … take … their … time − despite stereotypes, it has nothing to do with intelligence]( Michelle Devereaux, Kennesaw State University; Chris C. Palmer, Kennesaw State University Language, geography, age and other factors can all affect how fast a person talks. But sometimes, these perceived differences are only in the listener’s head. Ethics + Religion - [Navigating the intersection between AI, automation and religion – 3 essential reads]( Meher Bhatia, The Conversation The merging of technology and faith is sparking a transformative shift in redefining spirituality and religious practices. 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