Here's an example of the change: https://earthengine.google.com/timelapse/#v=29.7616,-89.7909...
Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
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Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#52The first two comments seem to associate anthropogenic climate change with the changes in Louisiana's coastline. A more likely culprit is hydrologic mismanagement. The coastline was formed by waterways that periodically changed channels and dumped sediment in different areas. In relatively recent times cities on the existing waterways became politically influential enough for the federal government to build a series…
Having lived in the area, there's pretty much no-one there who is confused on this.
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#53Meanwhile, on CNN's front page today: http://www.cnn.com/2017/04/20/us/louisiana-climate-change-sk...
>Dotson gets red in the face, repeating that scientific studies showing climate change as affecting weather patterns or warming the Earth are simply wrong.
This godly redneck can tell yearly temprature average fluctuations by 0.1 degrees, and using it as anecdotal proof that climate change is a fraud.
>"The climate is exactly the same as when I was a kid. Summers hot, winters cold."
Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#54I've been asking people to name the most effective leaders in the area of global warming. When I say my answer, they look surprised, but then agree: the Koch Brothers and Donald Trump. They are leading people not to change their behavior and this is the result. No one is leading in the direction of reducing consumption with nearly the effectiveness as them. Instead of leading ourselves, the overwhelming majority of A…
"They are leading people not to change their behavior and this is the result." Rising sea level is the _result_ of Mr.Trump swearing in 3 months back?, I understand this forum is echo chamber for anti trump discussions, but you are reaching so far here. Most peoples behavior is mainly due to capitalism, all of them, multiple generations, were raised watching ads which gets them to buy new "stuff" all the time, so "st…
I understand people like to play semantic games around this topic, but you are beating up a straw-man.
Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#55Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#56The first two comments seem to associate anthropogenic climate change with the changes in Louisiana's coastline. A more likely culprit is hydrologic mismanagement. The coastline was formed by waterways that periodically changed channels and dumped sediment in different areas. In relatively recent times cities on the existing waterways became politically influential enough for the federal government to build a series…
Declaring an emergency likely grants some powers or access to funding.
That's my reaction: sure it makes a fine headline, but actually declaring a state of emergency has consequences that may not be appropriate. Yes, it is a common first step to receive emergency funding (I doubt that will work here, because it would require Congress to approve that funding). State laws may give the declaration more effect: does it waive regulations, give the state National Guard additional authority, etc.?
Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#57I've been asking people to name the most effective leaders in the area of global warming. When I say my answer, they look surprised, but then agree: the Koch Brothers and Donald Trump. They are leading people not to change their behavior and this is the result. No one is leading in the direction of reducing consumption with nearly the effectiveness as them. Instead of leading ourselves, the overwhelming majority of A…
"They are leading people not to change their behavior and this is the result." Rising sea level is the _result_ of Mr.Trump swearing in 3 months back?, I understand this forum is echo chamber for anti trump discussions, but you are reaching so far here. Most peoples behavior is mainly due to capitalism, all of them, multiple generations, were raised watching ads which gets them to buy new "stuff" all the time, so "st…
That's not at all what he said.
Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#58Earlier quoted context omitted.
Today. My issue is with the ongoing support for actions that will lead to the eventual destruction over decades anyway, while complaining about current or historical destruction. If the coastline is important to them today, why don't they care about it in the future?
'I'll be gone; you'll be gone.'
The thing i still don't get is that most of these people have kids right? How can it not be a relevant issue for them ?
Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#59I've been asking people to name the most effective leaders in the area of global warming. When I say my answer, they look surprised, but then agree: the Koch Brothers and Donald Trump. They are leading people not to change their behavior and this is the result. No one is leading in the direction of reducing consumption with nearly the effectiveness as them. Instead of leading ourselves, the overwhelming majority of A…
What's wrong with losing coastline? There's no shortage of land in America or the world in general.
What's wrong with smashing up other people's cars? We've got those all over!
Re: Louisiana’s Governor Declares State Of Emergency Over Disappearing Coastline
#60I've been asking people to name the most effective leaders in the area of global warming. When I say my answer, they look surprised, but then agree: the Koch Brothers and Donald Trump. They are leading people not to change their behavior and this is the result. No one is leading in the direction of reducing consumption with nearly the effectiveness as them. Instead of leading ourselves, the overwhelming majority of A…
The members of the creative class who live in the major cities and take mass transit or bike or walk to work have the right idea. Bonus points for working at home or going full Mr. Money Mustache. Unfortunately that's not practical for most people. Also, we overinvest in our highways and cars because there seems to be almost no collective will to build a national transportation network beyond that. And I don't want t…
You'll have to pry the beef from my cold, dead fingers.