No one can hide from the climate crisis, not even billionaires


A dried up agricultural field in eastern Iraq photographed on June 24, 2021. Climate change could force up to 216 million people to leave their homes by 2050, the World Bank has warned. When the system breaks down that much, hiding in bunkers won’t help you survive. — AFP

If the climate crisis and growing uncertainty about storms, droughts and insane firestorms are going to affect you and your family, well, you could pledge to pressure governments to do more to curb carbon dioxide emissions and put your weight behind international groups calling for an “ecocide” law that could be prosecuted in international courts like genocide is ... or if you’re rich enough, you could just bail on the entire problem.

That seems to be the reaction from some of the richest people on the planet. A recent article in Britain’s Guardian newspaper said that Silicon Valley billionaires in the United States are buying up land in New Zealand and building bunkers to weather any storm, be it the climate crisis, another pandemic or maybe just having to deal with all us regular people and our regular problems.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Living

Heart and Soul: Remembering Lavania Baloo, our bravehearted soul sister
Malaysian chef Linn Yong champions sustainable Sabah ingredients
Heart and Soul: Climbing Mt Kilimanjaro, a journey beyond limits
RM1,530 for a coffee? Scottish farm sells Britain's most expensive cup of Joe
Glenfiddich Invites Malaysian Mavericks To Ask Themselves, ‘Where Next?’
Traditional Sabahan recipes get the spotlight at Oitom by chef Raphael Peter Lee
Meet Wanda, the machine that collects and separates trash for recycling
Hide KL takes you on a delicious modern Malaysian odyssey with its latest menu
How these US children with special needs got to 'walk on water'
Cost of convenience: Coffee pods need and waste more resources than other methods

Others Also Read