Not Built For This #1: The Bottom of the Bowl

Emotional Impact

Roman Mars introduces a new miniseries, "Not Built for This," exploring how climate change is reshaping our world in unexpected ways. Emmett Fitzgerald, who grew up in Vermont, shares his shock at a devastating flood in Montpelier, a place he once considered safe from climate impacts. This event highlights the emotional turmoil individuals face as they confront the reality of climate change in their own backyards 1.

This series is about how our world was not designed for the tectonic changes that are coming from top to bottom.

--- Roman Mars

The emotional responses to these changes are profound, as people grapple with the loss of security and the need to adapt to a new normal 2.

   

Community Response

Communities like Montpelier are facing the daunting task of adapting to a rapidly changing climate. Emmett Fitzgerald recounts how residents organized forums on recovery and resilience, demonstrating a collective effort to address the challenges ahead 3. The emotional weight of these gatherings reflects the urgency and complexity of the situation.

It's going to require us to make some really big changes.

--- Roman Mars

The community's sentiment underscores the need for unsentimental choices, as traditional ways of living become untenable. As Fitzgerald notes, Montpelier's geography poses a significant challenge, forcing residents to reconsider their future in a world increasingly shaped by climate change 4.