Climate adaptation at its limits, says one scientist

NPR | By Michelle Aslam,

Sacha Pfeiffer

Published July 31, 2026 at 4:28 PM EDT

A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.

Michelle Aslam

Sacha Pfeiffer

Sacha Pfeiffer is a correspondent for NPR's Investigations team and an occasional guest host for some of NPR's national shows.

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