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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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.  [/quote]

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).[/quote]

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.[/quote]

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