The Climate We Grew Up With Isn’t Coming Back

The Climate We Grew Up With Isn't Coming Back | Char Miller The climate we grew up with isn't coming back. So how do we adapt to the world that's taking its place? Environmental historian, author, and Pomona College professor Char Miller joins Steve Sabicer on Enlightened Omnivore to explore the changing California landscape and what history can teach us about living in a warming world. From the California dream of endless sunshine and abundant water to today's realities of drought, wildfire, and climate change, Char helps us understand how our relationship with the natural world has evolved—and why the past may hold important lessons for our future. We also explore the connections between climate, agriculture, and the food we eat. As water becomes more precious and growing conditions change, how do we continue feeding ourselves while protecting the ecosystems we depend on? Despite the challenges, this isn't a conversation about despair. It's about understanding the forces shaping our environment, questioning assumptions we've long taken for granted, and finding practical ways to adapt. IN THIS EPISODE -Why the climate we grew up with isn't coming back -The history and mythology of the California dream -Water, drought, and our complicated relationship with natural resources -Wildfire and what it reveals about how we've shaped the landscape -What history teaches us about adapting to environmental change -The connections between climate change, food, and regenerative agriculture -Practical ways individuals and communities can become more resilient -Why understanding the past can help us navigate an uncertain future ABOUT CHAR MILLER Char Miller is an environmental historian, prolific author, and professor at Pomona College in Claremont, California. His work explores the intersections of environmental history, public lands, conservation, water, wildfire, and the American West, helping us understand how human decisions have shaped the landscapes we inhabit. LINKS & RESOURCES 🌎 Read Enlightened Omnivore and subscribe to the newsletter: https://enlightenedomnivore.substack.... 🎓 Learn more about Pomona College: https://www.pomona.edu/ ABOUT ENLIGHTENED OMNIVORE Hosted by former butcher and food writer Steve Sabicer, Enlightened Omnivore explores the people, ideas, and contradictions shaping how we grow, cook, and eat our food. From regenerative agriculture and sustainability to food culture, animal welfare, and the pleasures of a great meal, the show is about making more thoughtful choices without pretending there's one perfect way to eat. JOIN THE CONVERSATION If you enjoyed this episode, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone interested in food, climate, or the changing American landscape. What changes have you noticed in the climate or environment where you live? Let us know in the comments. 📬 Substack: https://enlightenedomnivore.substack.... 📸 Instagram:   / enlightened_omnivore   #EnlightenedOmnivore #CharMiller #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalHistory #RegenerativeAgriculture