Ignoring Science in North Carolina?

It looks as if developers will win in North Carolina. US News and World Report says a bill moving through the state legislature would allow developers to ignore sea level predictions based on global warming. By ignoring science developers stand to make a lot of money. So do the communities along the shore, at least, in the short run. They won't be around for the consequences with the sea level predicted to rise 39 inches by 2100.


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Why are sea levels rising? Global temperatures are going up...fast! Below is a chart from NOAA.






Republicans pushing the bill to allow development along the coast...close to the water...assume sea levels will rise gradually. Scientists are warning the rise will be much faster.



N.C. Beaches Eroding 2 Feet Per Year, Study Finds


The bill would create jobs in construction and then support services. But, the bill gambles that the science  is wrong and, that rising sea levels will not be a factor. Eroding beaches are already an issue in North Carolina. Erosion problems are not going away. Is it ethical to sell property to consumers knowing the likelihood of ecological problems? And what about the problems this will cause the State of North Carolina as it deals with property loss after it has tried to legislate away ecological likelihoods?