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14. Absolutely. But it can also mean

Reply to HuckleB (Reply #13)

Tue Mar 8, 2016, 01:27 PM

Mar 2016

areas the historically received very little rain can now be used for crop production. And 'can' does not mean 'will'. It's a matter of degree, along with many other factors. It could actually be beneficial in many cases. Think California.

There is no way to predict how this will play out. Hence, my ongoing issue with the 'science is settled' argument.

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When It Rains, It Increasingly Pours, Scientists Say -- No place is safe from risk of harder rains [View all] HuckleB Mar 2016 OP

Get ready for more 'thousand year floods'. AtheistCrusader Mar 2016 #1

It's hard to use freshwater if it's moving away that fast. HuckleB Mar 2016 #6

Always buy on high ground. MADem Mar 2016 #2

Of course that high ground can become lowlands in some mountainous regions. alfredo Mar 2016 #3

Ocean Front gerryatwork Mar 2016 #4

Have there been problems with super tides? alfredo Mar 2016 #7

If it's too steep, that high ground can come tumbling with heavy rains, though. HuckleB Mar 2016 #9

Absolutely--easy hills, not steep mountains! nt MADem Mar 2016 #18

Madison West High School, my Alma Mater is surounded by Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #19

Ever hear the song "South Street?" MADem Mar 2016 #20

Good one! Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #24

If you were there, it was the hippest street in town! MADem Mar 2016 #25

Thanks MADEM!! Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #28

K&R, climate change will have a greater impact saidsimplesimon Mar 2016 #5

If you can't get into the fields... alfredo Mar 2016 #8

Colorado's historic flooding a few years ago was devastating. mountain grammy Mar 2016 #10

been pondering the idea of flood insurance dembotoz Mar 2016 #11

This article illustrates that the science is not settled. B2G Mar 2016 #12

Heavier rains can also mean more soil erosion and crop destruction. HuckleB Mar 2016 #13

Absolutely. But it can also mean B2G Mar 2016 #14

I look at it a bit differently, so bear with me. Elmer S. E. Dump Mar 2016 #26

Is any relevant scientist unequivocally stating "and here is a list of the only consequences of..." LanternWaste Mar 2016 #16

Not any with a shred of respectabilty. B2G Mar 2016 #17

you see a truck coming at you...science is not settled as to if it will hit you...but you still move dembotoz Mar 2016 #22

Odds matter, indeed. HuckleB Mar 2016 #27

Who has ever said every aspect of climate change science is settled? NickB79 Mar 2016 #23

Except in Southern California: C Moon Mar 2016 #15

I read about these predictions many years ago NickB79 Mar 2016 #21