Left Coast Urban Renewal

Left Coast Urban Renewal
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/13/science/earth/collapse-of-parts-of-west-antarctica-ice-sheet-has-begun-scientists-say.html?hpw&rref=science&_r=1

""A large section of the mighty West Antarctica ice sheet has begun falling apart and its continued melting now appears to be unstoppable, two groups of scientists reported on Monday. If the findings hold up, they suggest that the melting could destabilize neighboring parts of the ice sheet and a rise in sea level of 10 feet or more may be unavoidable in coming centuries.""

While I am a "denier", assuming this is true, what is the harm. The loss of "fat cat" beach front property isn't a problem, new beaches will form. If the major "left coast" cities are inundated, the progressive governments will have devolved the cities into wastelands long before the waters rise.

Many small island nations may lose the natural surface, but ten feet is nothing for a high rise and every apartment will have an ocean view. Ideal for the progressive refugees.

The tragedy would be if the waters don't raise. A dike and windmills could solve the problem a la Holland, but in reverse.

The idea is that humans can adapt, and an environmental creative destruction can be a very good thing.




Dave Farnsworth