We all dream of chasing sunshine and pleasant breezes during our travels from Harlem to who knows where, but a recent study shows that all of our ideal getaways could get a lot more complicated.
MIT’s Journal of Climate has just dropped a game-changer with its research on “outdoor days” – a new metric that gauges how many perfect days you’ll have to soak up the sun in various destinations.
This intriguing concept measures the number of 24-hour periods when the weather is just right for outdoor activities.
According to MIT’s environmental engineering professor Elfatih Eltahir, the shifting number of outdoor days will be a key way to understand how climate change is reshaping our world.
In addition, it would be great to know how local entities who advocate local and global Climate Change like WEACT regarding this shift to “number of outdoor days”?
A Silver Lining for Some
The news isn’t all doom and gloom. By 2100, countries like Russia and Canada are expected to enjoy more outdoor days, with the arrival of spring-like weather happening sooner in the year.
“… (Europe is) set to bask in an increase of up to 60 outdoor days annually.”
France, Germany, Austria, and the UK are also set to bask in an increase of up to 60 outdoor days annually.
But, if you’re a ski enthusiast, this milder weather might not be your ideal scenario – it could mean less time on the slopes. Remember the warning by East Harlem-born Nobel Prize winner Dr. Falkowski warning of the coming 2100 Harlem Mega Flood with Danny Tisdale on The Danny Tisdale Show podcast.
Tropical Paradise Takes a Hit
On the flip side, West African countries like the Ivory Coast are bracing for a dramatic reduction in outdoor days, thanks to searing temperatures.
The Dominican Republic, a favorite tropical retreat, is projected to lose up to 124 outdoor days each year.
Other sunny spots like Mexico, India, Thailand, and Egypt won’t escape unscathed either, facing reductions of 55 to 86 outdoor days annually.
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Even the UAE and Greece will be hit hard, with Greece potentially losing over 30 outdoor days due to intense heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires.
A Wake-Up Call for Travelers and Tourism
O’Shannon Burns, a sustainable tourism consultant at Cornell University, underscores the gravity of the situation: “This really drives home how deeply the travel sector is going to be affected by climate change.” She emphasizes the urgent need for climate action at the destination level to mitigate these impacts.
As travel plans evolve with the shifting climate, it’s clear that your next vacation might need a bit more planning – not just for the best spots but for the best times to visit them.
Stay tuned, and perhaps start dreaming of destinations where outdoor days are set to be in high supply check out our links on climate links.
Photo credit: Harlem Meer Park, Central Park. Wiki.
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