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Climate Change is Silently Erasing Human History: The Shocking Truth About Cultural Collapse

Climate Change as a Threat to Peace

Sabine von Schorlemer, Sylvia Maus

We spend billions on climate defenses, but what if those very efforts are accelerating the loss of our heritage? This video dives into the book 'Climate Change as a Threat to Peace' by Sabine von Schorlemer and Sylvia Maus, revealing how rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are not just environmental issues—they are direct threats to cultural identity and global peace. From the melting glaciers of Kilimanjaro to the crumbling stone of St. Paul's Cathedral, we explore the hidden chemical decay, the legal void that leaves heritage sites defenseless, and the heartbreaking loss of intangible traditions like the Inuit's ice vocabulary. Discover why 72% of World Heritage sites are at risk and how our attempts to save them might be making things worse. This isn't about polar bears or GDP—it's about the memory of who we are.