'Point of no return': New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level

Re:'Point of no return': New Orleans relocation must start n... by criddell on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @08:49AM (#48021794)

Most people in the US think everybody should have access to basic healthcare but we haven't been able to make that happen.

Something like saving New Orleans probably doesn't stand a chance.

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Re:'Point of no return': New Orleans relocation must start n... by snowpid on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @10:29AM (#48022987)

I mean this is a sign of the flawed political process. But even in a working democracy if people arent interested, politican mostly wont care. So Americans dont think New Orleans is worth to preserve?

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Re:'Point of no return': New Orleans relocation must start n... by criddell on Tuesday May 05, 2026 @11:46AM (#48024120)

I've been reading more about New Orleans situation this morning and my thinking is changing. It would be nice if we could preserve it, but I didn't really understand how bad the situation is. I don't think it's possible and spending should be focused on relocating people from the area.

New Orleans is probably going to be a fairly small island 20 miles offshore that gets drowned by hurricanes every few years.

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