I’ve been asked to explain why 400 feet above sea level; here goes:
Sea levels are predicted to rise 300+ feet over the next one hundred years due to global warming, primarily as a result of using coal and oil for power. Scientists are starting to say those estimates are too far out, the pace of warming is accelerating for several reasons, and levels may rise that far within fifty years. Considering the difference between Bush energy policy vs Kerry energy policy, it is likely to be sooner rather than later. Especially considering how many people in the Bush administration currently are directly tied to oil interests and somewhat to coal interests. Many island nations already are being forced to evacuate, and will disappear altogether. Florida will be gone. At least Jeb will lose his job - unless he is going to govern several thousand square miles of sea water. Memphis will be flooded, over 100 miles out into the ocean. The Gulf of Mexico will expand nearly to the Southern tip of Illinois. So if you plan to move, go where it’s at least 400 feet above the ocean. The good news is that most of the states that will be flooded voted Republican...
I’ve been asked to explain why 400 feet above sea level; here goes:
Sea levels are predicted to rise 300+ feet over the next one hundred years due to global warming, primarily as a result of using coal and oil for power. Scientists are starting to say those estimates are too far out, the pace of warming is accelerating for several reasons, and levels may rise that far within fifty years. Considering the difference between Bush energy policy vs Kerry energy policy, it is likely to be sooner rather than later. Especially considering how many people in the Bush administration currently are directly tied to oil interests and somewhat to coal interests. Many island nations already are being forced to evacuate, and will disappear altogether. Florida will be gone. At least Jeb will lose his job - unless he is going to govern several thousand square miles of sea water. Memphis will be flooded, over 100 miles out into the ocean. The Gulf of Mexico will expand nearly to the Southern tip of Illinois. So if you plan to move, go where it’s at least 400 feet above the ocean. The good news is that most of the states that will be flooded voted Republican...