"It’s Called ‘Seasonal Drift,’ Or The Science Behind A Warmer Thanksgiving" Article Reflection No. 163 (12/4/2025)

Article: “It’s Called ‘Seasonal Drift,’ Or The Science Behind A Warmer Thanksgiving” 

Reflection: 

In the Forbes article “It’s Called ‘Seasonal Drift,’ Or The Science Behind A Warmer Thanksgiving,” journalist Monica Sanders describes seasonal drift, a development where increasing temperatures contribute to changes in seasons’ tendencies. Factors that contribute to seasonal drift include ocean temperatures, whose absorption of additional greenhouse gases contribute to atmospheric heat. Economic consequences from seasonal drafts also follow: for example, warmer temperatures may hinder agricultural practices by causing unevenly ripened apples or nut drops that are too late—both of which undermine efficient harvests or production.

The part of this article that stands out to me most is the extensive impact of seasonal drift on the economy. Personally, I think this example is an additional example of how environmentally harmful developments—such as seasonal drift—can have grave impacts on people’s day-to-day lives. The agricultural sector has extensive significance—not only as a source of employment but also as a source of food supply, something that inevitably serves as a connection between groups of people from different socioeconomic status. I wonder how people’s perceptions of environmental issues—especially in relation to economic issues—may change once they learn about the extensive impact of developments like the seasonal draft? I predict that there will be a stronger sense of understanding and hopefully, more dialogue between groups that have contrasting ideas.