Climate Hoax

[red viking]

12 minutes ago, Offthemat said:

Being an expert scientist and all, can you tell me what good a climatologist has ever done for anybody?  I mean, with all the warnings of oceans rising, highly intelligent people like Obama is still buying and building waterfront properties, evidently not paying any attention to what the climatologists say, so what good are they?

It's done a lot. New buildings and infrastructure along coastlines are being completed with future sea level rise accounted for. People can make informed decisions before deciding whether to buy those properties along coastlines, or move north or south. Cities like New Orleans and Miami can begin planning for the future. We can make informed decisions re: what we want to do as a society, if anything, about the anthropogenic global warming. We can start planning to grow more crops at higher latitudes, or maybe fewer at lower latitudes. List goes on and on. 

Edited Wednesday at 08:22 PM by red viking

[Caveira]

Are geologists even real scientists ?

https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/compass/article/1017/&path_info=IS_GEOLOGY_A_REAL_SCIENCE.pdf
 

[red viking]

2 minutes ago, Caveira said:

Are geologists even real scientists ?

https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?params=/context/compass/article/1017/&path_info=IS_GEOLOGY_A_REAL_SCIENCE.pdf
 

You should read the conclusions of the article. Every university agrees, too. You blow your entire credibility when you even question that. 

[Caveira]

Just now, red viking said:

You should read the conclusions of the article. Every university agrees, too. You blow your entire credibility when you even question that. 

Inquisitiveness is the foundation of science.   Don’t censor questions. 

[red viking]

Just now, Caveira said:

Inquisitiveness is the foundation of science.   Don’t censor questions. 

Not trying to censor you. It's still dumb to question it. You obviously know nothing about science. 

[Caveira]

3 minutes ago, red viking said:

Not trying to censor you. It's still dumb to question it. You obviously know nothing about science. 

I didn’t make the claim.  The guy in the article titled it as such 

[Offthemat]

1 hour ago, red viking said:

New buildings and infrastructure along coastlines are being completed with future sea level rise accounted for.

How do they do that?  It doesn’t even make sense.  Build on the coast accounting for it being under water?  Piers and boat stalls instead of parking lots?

[red viking]

50 minutes ago, Offthemat said:

How do they do that?  It doesn’t even make sense.  Build on the coast accounting for it being under water?  Piers and boat stalls instead of parking lots?

AI Overview

Coastal buildings are adapting to sea level rise through a combination of preventative measures and reactive strategies. These include elevating buildings, using water-resistant materials, implementing flood barriers, and relocating infrastructure to higher ground. Some areas are also exploring managed retreat, where they relocate infrastructure and populations away from high-risk zones. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Preventative Measures:

Building Elevation:

Raising buildings on pilings or stilts, or using elevated foundations, is a common method to keep structures above potential flood levels. 

Water-Resistant Materials:

Using materials that can withstand prolonged exposure to water, such as treated wood, concrete, or certain types of metal, helps to minimize damage from flooding. 

Flood Barriers:

Installing seawalls, levees, and other barriers can help to protect buildings and infrastructure from encroaching seawater. 

Setbacks and Zoning:

Implementing setbacks from the shoreline and restricting new development in high-risk areas can help to reduce future exposure to sea level rise. 

Reactive Strategies:

Managed Retreat:

This involves relocating buildings and infrastructure away from areas expected to be severely impacted by sea level rise. This can include buyouts of properties or relocation programs for residents. 

Reclaiming Land:

In some cases, low-lying land can be raised through "cut and fill" techniques, where soil or rock is moved to elevate the ground level. 

Infrastructure Upgrades:

Existing infrastructure like roads and utilities can be upgraded to be more resilient to flooding, potentially through relocation or elevation. 

Wetland Restoration:

Protecting and restoring natural coastal habitats like marshes and dunes can help to absorb wave energy and reduce the impact of flooding. 

[Offthemat]

4 hours ago, red viking said:

AI Overview

Yep, I can’t think of anything, either. 

[Bigbrog]

Hey RV what is your favorite rock?

[ionel]

18 minutes ago, Bigbrog said:

Hey RV what is your favorite rock?

Took a course in college students had nicknamed Rocks & Clods.  Think the rv is more of a clod guy.

[red viking]

32 minutes ago, Bigbrog said:

Hey RV what is your favorite rock?

Tinguaite. Got a beautiful one from South Dakota several yrs ago. 

[Offthemat]

1 hour ago, red viking said:

Got a beautiful one from South Dakota several yrs ago. 

How many pet rocks do you have?  I’m still looking for a gold one. 

[red viking]

1 hour ago, Offthemat said:

How many pet rocks do you have?  I’m still looking for a gold one. 

My youngest daughter likes rocks too so I gave them to her I think. 

[Gene Mills Fan]

4 hours ago, Bigbrog said:

Hey RV what is your favorite rock?

I always loved the FlintSTONES!

Edited 13 hours ago by Gene Mills Fan