Climate change and people moving to Florida

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When you're old and bitter, people will be living in Florida and having a party.

On their houseboats.

[Anonymous]

A lot of people just want normalcy and school for their children, which these states provide. The migration has to do with a rejection of blue state covid hysteria, not climate change. Not having school simply doesn’t work for a lot of people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everything about whether or not Americans take climate change seriously can be told in the migration southward to Texas and Florida. I get that it’s probably mostly Republicans, covid deniers, and people who only care about low taxes, but it really goes to show how so many people do not think that climate change is a threat. Hope they enjoy the hurricanes and realize that it’s taxpayers that will pay their rescue bills.

Meanwhile, I plan on retiring in northern Maine.

People who care enough about climate change to fly private jets to global warming conferences still buy beach houses, which shows you how seriously the movers-and-shakers treat it.

[Anonymous]

We are headed north after retirement. Can’t stand the hot summers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm staying put in mid-atlantic. With the climate change, we are getting milder winters. Win-win.

Which proves you don’t really understand climate change. Because as the planet gets hotter, the atmosphere holds more moisture. In the winter, a wetter atmosphere means more snow, because warm air holds more water than cold air. So as the planet heats up, winters become colder and more snowy.


You should really educate yourself so you don’t sound so smug and so stupid.


But keep on denying the science.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Everything about whether or not Americans take climate change seriously can be told in the migration southward to Texas and Florida. I get that it’s probably mostly Republicans, covid deniers, and people who only care about low taxes, but it really goes to show how so many people do not think that climate change is a threat. Hope they enjoy the hurricanes and realize that it’s taxpayers that will pay their rescue bills.

Meanwhile, I plan on retiring in northern Maine.

People who care enough about climate change to fly private jets to global warming conferences still buy beach houses, which shows you how seriously the movers-and-shakers treat it.

People who fly on private jets are doing other things to offset their impact and giving money to fight the climate.

So on the balance sheet, they pollute far less than your stupid SUV you don’t need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot of people just want normalcy and school for their children, which these states provide. The migration has to do with a rejection of blue state covid hysteria, not climate change. Not having school simply doesn’t work for a lot of people.

Well, once their kids die of covid, schools won’t really be a priority. It’s happening already. 100,000 children are hospitalized right now from covid, many are on ventilators.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Everything about whether or not Americans take climate change seriously can be told in the migration southward to Texas and Florida. I get that it’s probably mostly Republicans, covid deniers, and people who only care about low taxes, but it really goes to show how so many people do not think that climate change is a threat. Hope they enjoy the hurricanes and realize that it’s taxpayers that will pay their rescue bills.

Meanwhile, I plan on retiring in northern Maine.

My DH and I, as well as some friends, were just discussing this. I cannot imagine moving to FL or any low lying coastal region. And yes, they'll whine when their houses sink into the ocean and expect to be bailed out by the government.

Why? Why do people think that all low lying coastal regions will be an issue? Any impact will not be uniform and new technology and building methods will in the future help. There is too much money for everyone to just say -- oh well I guess it is time to move.

A) No one said it is "uniform" but it will (and is) happening in low lying regions.
B) New Tech and building are expensive and take time. And aren't happening on a wide enough scale.
C) Frankly, people just don't believe it's happening. So they aren't going to change on a wide enough scale. Despite the models showing that some areas WILL be under water in the next 50 years (OBX).

It will happen in certain low lying regions, not all. In florida likely a muted impact. Tech takes time and it will not come until there is a real demand. People don't believe it I agree. OBX may be in trouble -- maybe (I would still buy on beach). I doubt Florida is in any real way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm staying put in mid-atlantic. With the climate change, we are getting milder winters. Win-win.

Except for this year. Feels so much colder than the last few and definitely more snow.

[Anonymous]

Winter is normal here in the DC region. It's odd when it is in the 50s. We need rain and snow. Not torrential downpours just steady rain a few hours a day. Have you seen the Potomac river? I see it and it is quite low.

I think people just like to move where they can be outside most of the time. Different people tolerate different temperature. Nothing to do with politics if you ask me. Economic, yes. Where can I find a job if I am still working.
Retire? I will choose a place where my arthritis will not kick in...maybe sunny Florida but the summers are brutal. Maybe a snowbird? Can I afford that? We'll see.

[Anonymous]

winters are supposed to be cold. No way in hell would I move to Florida. I had to leave my beloved midwestern state for Maryland, so it is going to be my first summer here, and I know it will be challenging. I am trying to buy a good sun hat and very special summer outfits to be comfy outside. As an overweight woman of over 60 who likes outdoors, I am curious how my body will react. Will I be all sweaty after 5 min walk? Will my blood pressure require new meds? So, I imagine they have all these issues in Florida multiplied by 5, and still survive.

[Anonymous]

Eh, people moving to Florida is no biggie. It’s worse that people are moving to Arizona and Colorado where there’s no water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Everything about whether or not Americans take climate change seriously can be told in the migration southward to Texas and Florida. I get that it’s probably mostly Republicans, covid deniers, and people who only care about low taxes, but it really goes to show how so many people do not think that climate change is a threat. Hope they enjoy the hurricanes and realize that it’s taxpayers that will pay their rescue bills.

Meanwhile, I plan on retiring in northern Maine.

Real estate in Idaho, NH, Maine and VT are through the roof as well.

[Anonymous]

I can tell from a bunch of posts that it's a damaged thread. So not sure if it's worth posting. But if it weren't for family, we'd be moving to Florida. Money goes further in Florida. And I'm tired of the cold. I don't mind humidity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm staying put in mid-atlantic. With the climate change, we are getting milder winters. Win-win.

Except for this year. Feels so much colder than the last few and definitely more snow.

This. Climate change means more extreme weather everywhere, and that can include colder winters in some areas, or bigger storms. Destabilizing the polar ice caps allows more cold air to flow south into the US. Also, we have had some crazy rain and flooding in the mid-Atlantic in recent years. I don’t think anywhere is “safe” from climate change.