Hope Begins In a Dark Place.

Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a climate scientist, emphasizes the importance of the architecture and design community in addressing climate change. She argues that climate change is already impacting every aspect of our lives, including the built environment, and its effects are worsening. Hayhoe believes that architects have a responsibility to construct resilient and sustainable structures for the future. She also highlights the potential of the built environment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use materials that capture carbon. Hayhoe calls for collective action and policy changes to support these efforts. Additionally, she discusses how climate change exacerbates existing social problems and inequalities, such as the increased vulnerability of low-income neighborhoods during extreme weather events due to racist practices like redlining. The building sector can help address these inequities by creating climate-resilient housing in these neighborhoods. Hayhoe emphasizes the need to overcome fear and take hopeful action to combat climate change, as every action and choice matters in addressing this issue. [Extracted from the article]