Yes, I'm very much pointing to the reasoning why the logical argument to think and do something about climate change is not heard in these areas, and specifical

Yes, I'm very much pointing to the reasoning why the logical argument to think and do something about climate change is not heard in these areas, and specifically with the US leadership. Every culture has their myths, so I encourage you to learn about the Cajun Navy (just one of the many from the gulf region). Making a change requires acknowledging and accepting that many of the US populace will not respond well to the incredulity of their direct lives.