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In reply to the discussion: New Climate Maps Show a Transformed United States [View all]Greta Thunberg and many others to join in to acknowledge the growing risks of climate change, we can hopefully change this.
We are deep shit on all fronts.
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Hope everyone understands that 10 years is not enough time to change anything
maxsolomon
Sep 2020
#22
It's distinct in being more short term, yes. There's likely no map for where the species survives,
ancianita
Sep 2020
#35
I didn't say that scientists say that. I don't even imply that the species can survive.
ancianita
Sep 2020
#54
Wo!!! Check out high tide in 2060. I bet a majority of DUers live in affected areas. nt
LAS14
Sep 2020
#3
I live in the Phoenix area which looks to be the worst place to live for the future
JonLP24
Sep 2020
#4
I always thought I would move to Texas some day but I know that I will probably
Luciferous
Sep 2020
#50
I would't have guessed that Cotton Belt & Eastern Oklahoma were the current most suitable places
Klaralven
Sep 2020
#12
People who think this won't be so bad because of where they live are missing the point
Johnny2X2X
Sep 2020
#29
Eventually people with water resources might try that, but it would be wrong, imo.
ancianita
Sep 2020
#41
If there is still civilized rule of law and plenty of water, they'll have to adapt and do
ancianita
Sep 2020
#43
It's unlikely that water will be scarce since No.America is one of the world's largest
ancianita
Sep 2020
#46
Interesting how the red states, who seem to fare worst in this scenario, are the places
smirkymonkey
Sep 2020
#51