Fairbourne Decomissioned Town Flashcards
What is Fairbourne known for?
It is the UK’s first town to be ‘decommissioned’ due to climate change.
By what year are Fairbourne residents expected to be relocated?
By 2054.
What is the primary reason for the decommissioning of Fairbourne?
Increasing difficulty in protecting the area from flooding and erosion.
What percentage of the UK coastline is vulnerable to sea-level rise?
Nearly 20 percent.
What historic attraction is located in Fairbourne?
Fairbourne Railway.
True or False: Fairbourne has a population of approximately 1,000 people.
True.
Fill in the blank: Fairbourne is located between the Welsh mountains and the _______.
[ocean]
What has changed for resident Mike Thrussell since learning about the relocation?
His priorities have drastically changed.
What concerns does Mike Thrussell express about the relocation?
He fears financial instability and the inability to make basic life decisions.
What does Mike Thrussell suggest regarding the treatment of displaced residents?
That solutions should be considered beyond just placing them in tents.
What term has been used to describe residents of Fairbourne?
The UK’s first climate refugees
This label has received mixed reactions from the community.
What is the sentiment of some residents regarding the term ‘climate refugees’?
Many reject the label
One resident expressed hatred for the term despite its accuracy.
What significant historical feature is located in Fairbourne?
One of the longest World War II coastal defences in the UK
This highlights Fairbourne’s historical importance.
What does Dr. Simon Behrman associate with the term ‘refugee’?
The notion of danger
He explains that refugees are often forced to move due to serious threats to their lives.
What stigma is associated with being a refugee in developed countries?
Stigma related to political mood and narrative
Dr. Avidan Kent comments on how perceptions can vary.
What does Dr. Avidan Kent say about climate displacement awareness in Europe?
It raises awareness of similar problems faced by other communities
These communities often lack the resources available in developed regions.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report 2019, what percentage of the world’s coastal areas will be affected by rising seas?
Roughly 90 percent
This statistic highlights the scale of the risk posed by climate change.
By what year are at least 570 cities and 800 million people expected to be at risk due to rising sea levels?
By 2050
This projection underscores the urgency of addressing climate change.
Fill in the blank: Fairbourne has received a lot of media attention, being framed as the ‘UK’s first _______’.
climate refugees
This framing has sparked debate within the community.
