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Best marketing voice: "Why migrate to the sunbelt? Burn gas and wait for climate change to bring the warmth to you!" ...sigh. I really hope it doesn't go this

• samplatt 6y ago
  Already has, mate. There's no turning back, just a matter of damage mitigation, now.
• tobyhinloopen 6y ago
  It already has. There is a noticeable shift in temperatures here in the Netherlands. Hot days are getting hotter and much more frequent. Snow is getting rare. We had a yearly ice skating event that never happens anymore because there is no ice. Weeks of 30C weather are getting more common while not long ago, hotter than 25C was considered exceptional. It’s like daily temperatures are just shifted +5 degrees within 2 decades. It’s not just my gut feeling, there are plenty of statistics
  • the-dude 6y ago
    Which yearly event was this?
    • himlion 6y ago
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfstedentocht https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfstedentocht
      • the-dude 6y ago
        This event took place 15 times in the last century. How can this be yearly?
        • himlion 6y ago
          I agree it's hardly a yearly event, but this is definitely the even he is referring to. Theoretically yearly would be a better term.
          • the-dude 6y ago
            Or maybe he meant to say rare event is still rare. Sounds a lot less alarmist too. The whole comment is hyperbole.
• taneq 6y ago
  Any time I buy property I check how far above sea level it is, so I can estimate when I'll be able to sell it as beachfront property...
  • CarbyAu 6y ago
    I absolutely agree regarding climate change nuances for long term property investing! Two things confound me: - good internet now for my relaxation gaming vs right location for climate change. - predicting what council rates (US has Land tax I think?!?) might turn into when the town realises it will be half underwater...