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My apologies, I didn't mean to be condescending. However, It is a fact that sea level rise is a large factor in this, even if it is not the "main culprit". Most
by splawn 9y ago
My apologies, I didn't mean to be condescending. However, It is a fact that sea level rise is a large factor in this, even if it is not the "main culprit". Most people in that area rely on the oil industry either directly through employment or indirectly through the local economy so they tend to have a blind spot when it comes to AGW, which is completely understandable.
- killjoywashere 9y agoHaving lived in the area, I will attest that a significant number of locals definitely have a blind spot about oil's contribution to AGW. However, AGW is not their primary problem, nor is it something they can do much about (yes, there are things they can do, and some do them). But they, and only they, can move their local dirt around, so they're doing what they the can do. Interesting tidbit: check out Wikipedia's timeline of party strength in Louisiana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party_strength_in_Louisiana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party_strength_in_Lo...
- adolph 9y agoIf sea level rise were a seriously contributing factor to the Louisiana coastline problem then other Gulf coast states with similar topography (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Texas) would have a similar emergency. As far as I can tell, they don't to the same extent. How would you explain that sea level rise affects Louisiana more than other Gulf coast states?
- splawn 9y agoEvery one of those states you listed are experiencing increased coastal flooding thanks to climate change and yes that flooding damages marshlands.[0] Nowhere have I claimed that the issue in LA is solely AGW.. only that the sizable portion of the problem that is caused by AGW is going to fall on deaf ears in that region because of the amount of oil money there. [0]http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/2016/10/14/this-weeks-king-tide-what-it-tells-us-about-rising-seas-our-water-supply/ http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/2016/10/14/this-weeks-ki...
- self-diversity 9y agoSo let's stipulate you are correct. What does it matter? You've made some noise but shed no light at all.
- splawn 9y agoIf you are stipulating that I am correct, you still consider truth to be "noise" rather than "light"? I guess I am not following your point.