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@GreenFire I live in a city where the rivers flood every year almost without fail. One river was actually redirected UNDERNEATH another river to crest a flood way to protect the city.
The flood plain areas were mostly all farm land that has now become sparsely populated communities.
Since I can remember there have been groups fighting to have their homes on the flood plains (houses built after the floodway was built) rebuilt/protected/etc due to floods.

People = not smart.

@SeanCasten
I dispute your notion that consumers and voters are not responsive to the price for fuel with:

"As oil prices soared (in the 1970's energy crisis), consumers became more cautious about their spending and started to prioritize fuel efficiency. This led to a decline in sales of large, gas-guzzling vehicles, such as SUVs and muscle cars. Instead, consumers started to opt for smaller, more fuel-efficient cars."
https://carclarified.com/the-1970s-energy-crisis-and-its-effects-on-the-auto-industry/

@Wallyapplebee yeah. I mean I assume they have some other definition of follower.

@robb No worries at all. I was wondering if it was something like that. I appreciate all you do and how you stay on top of these things.

@GreenFire I agree. Don’t have any magic answers, of course.
Sometimes I focus on doing my best and that will have to do, since I can’t do any more than that. But I think your point is what one’s best should look like.

The fossil fuel industry efforts to block renewable energy are yielding fruits from their huge investments.

Offshore wind opposition has grown more sophisticated in the United States and beyond, with several active groups in Oregon.

They've been so successful that the Democratic governor of Oregon has just blocked an offshore wind lease sale in her state.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-shelves-oregon-offshore-wind-auction-2024-09-27/

Small circle in a big circle.

#cat #caturday #catsOfMastodon #catsOfFediverse

What do you think flipboard means when it says it has 233 million followers? Do 2 in 3 Americans have a flipboard account and I just didn't know?

#TNwx - #Hurricane #TropicalStorm #Helene Tennessee - Nolichucky Dam

TVA's River Forecast Center has activated a Condition Red Warning for an Imminent Breach at Nolichucky Dam in Greene County. The breach could occur at any time due to extreme rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
Potentially life-threatening flooding can occur as far downstream as Douglas Reservoir. Local county emergency management officials are coordinating evacuations as appropriate. Please stay alert for notices from your local EMA and heed all warnings. If you are in low lying areas below the Nolichucky Dam, be prepared to get to higher ground.

📸 Tennessee Valley Authority (early Friday)

#EAS #WEA for Johnson, #TN: National Weather Service: A FLASH #FLOOD EMERGENCY is in effect for this area until 10:00 AM EDT. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Source: NWS Morristown TN #Johnson, #TNwx** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***