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RealTalk Op ED A Park Williams Climate Change + the Thirst of Landscapes mp4

Writer: Jeannette Barcelos Kravitz
Jeannette Barcelos Kravitz
Sep 23
1 min read



What happens when a warming atmosphere doesn't just increase temperatures—but actually makes the land thirstier? In this edition of EarthSTARS.Earth MEDIA™ | REAL TALK: Climate, Creativity + The Future, we explore the work and insights of climate scientist A. Park Williams and an important way of understanding climate change: the growing “thirst of landscapes.” As temperatures rise, the atmosphere can pull more moisture from soils and vegetation. That increased demand for water can intensify already-dry conditions and affect forests, agriculture, ecosystems, wildfire risk and the communities that depend upon these landscapes. It's a powerful reminder that climate change isn't only about the temperature on a thermometer. It's also about water. Soil. Plants. Food. Forests. And the delicate relationships connecting them. At EarthSTARS, we believe one of the most important things we can do is make complex environmental science understandable and relevant to everyday life. Because when we understand why our landscapes are changing, we're better equipped to ask what we can do about it. Through REAL TALK, we're sharing ideas from scientists, researchers, innovators, artists and environmental leaders—and connecting those ideas to the larger conversation about our collective future. Policy informs people. Culture moves people. What changes are you seeing in the landscapes where you live? Share your thoughts and observations in the comments. 🌎 The Earth Needs Stars. Rise With Us.





 
 
 

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