Tasmania
Tasmania
The Australian island of Tasmania, which is located just south of the nation’s mainland, is another strong candidate for a number of reasons—mostly related to climate and agricultural potential, according to the study.
Researchers say the 26,410 square mile isle is “likely to experience lesser climate change impacts than continental Australia, and as such, may act as a localised region of that nation with greater ‘favourable starting conditions’, and could become increasingly recognised as Australia’s ‘local refuge (lifeboat)’ as conditions on the continental mainland may become less amenable to supporting large human populations in the future.” Fun!
Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the size of Tasmania. Apologies to Tasmanians and readers. Clearly I need to visit.
