Do you Remember "The Fire Next Time"?
The TV mini-series "The Fire Next Time" from 1993 indeed deals with the impacts of climate change, making it quite ahead of its time. The plot centers around the Morgan family, who live on the Louisiana Gulf Coast and must navigate the severe environmental challenges caused by climate change. These include intense hurricanes, wildfires in California, droughts in the Midwest, and significant social upheaval. In the story, Drew Morgan (played by Craig T. Nelson) is a fisherman whose business is struggling due to the increasingly erratic weather. As conditions worsen, the family is forced to make difficult decisions to survive. The series portrays a future where parts of the United States become nearly uninhabitable due to natural disasters, and many people are trying to migrate to Canada, believing it to be a safer, greener place. The mini-series is noted for its prophetic depiction of climate-related issues such as unaffordable insurance rates, immigration pressures, and the ...
