2024 Hurricane Season

[CajunRed]

Oil and gas gets between 5%~7% of total subsidies yearly and supplies 99% of the country with energy and petroleum products, pretty damn good ROI. Renewable energy is a bunch of people getting filthy rich who have lobbyist in Washington getting contracts secured on a scam.

This.

[CajunNation]

Except that 130 million people live on a coastline in the US alone. That more than the global population 2500 years ago.

90% of the land on earth is uninhabited by man. If the water moves, you move.

[CajunRed]

Where would you prefer data come from? Vic's opinions? LOL

You are providing sources, not me. But if you think that the UN can be one of your honest and respectable sources, then you’ve lost with me.

[BabbForHeisman]

Where would you prefer data come from? Vic's opinions? LOL

Now that you mention it, I am curious how flat earth and rising sea levels converge together

[SlickRick]

Whether it's through subsidies or investments, both can end up costing taxpayers. Consider these examples from the oil and gas industry that have had significant financial impacts on US taxpayers:

The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010, where BP's Gulf of Mexico spill led to massive cleanup costs and compensation payouts.
The Petrobras Corruption Scandal in 2014, involving billions in bribes and inflated contracts at Brazil's state-owned oil company.
Venezuela's Oil Industry Decline due to mismanagement and political instability, impacting its production and global supply.
The Enron Collapse in 2001, which involved major energy trading operations and resulted in one of the largest bankruptcies in corporate history.
North Sea Oil Rig Disasters like Piper Alpha in 1988, which caused fatalities and environmental damage.
The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in 1989, where an Exxon tanker spill in Alaska caused extensive ecological harm.
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster in 1986, highlighting catastrophic industrial failures and long-term environmental impacts.
The Keystone XL Pipeline Cancellation in 2021, after facing regulatory and environmental challenges.
OPEC Price Wars destabilizing global oil markets periodically.
Shell's Arctic Drilling Halt in 2015 due to regulatory hurdles, costs, and environmental concerns.
These incidents show the complexities and costs involved in the oil and gas industry, impacting both finances and the environment. Understanding these examples helps us evaluate the broader discussion around government support for different energy sectors.

Our government? They can fix everything! LOL!

[CajunVic]

. . . we are from the gubment and we are here to help you . . .

[Turbine]

D.c., egypt or LA version?

I went to the Alexandria library in Cenla 411 Washington.

I read it went underwater years ago.

[Turbine]

We got a window unit running. It’s tolerable in one room at a time!

I feel for you.

Two weeks without when RP was 3 years old. (Rita)

I remember panicking because I couldn't update the news stories.

Pre iPhone

[SlickRick]

Except that 130 million people live on a coastline in the US alone. That more than the global population 2500 years ago.

Right, that's why early civilizations were nomadic and moved when water levels rose or lowered. They also lived near rivers for food and water sources, when the river levels rose, they moved away. Today, everybody wants an ocean view, even Obama. Living on the coast is a choice and sometimes you pay the price for that.

[CrazyCajun]

Right, that's why early civilizations were nomadic and moved when water levels rose or lowered. They also lived near rivers for food and water sources, when the river levels rose, they moved away. Today, everybody wants an ocean view, even Obama. Living on the coast is a choice and sometimes you pay the price for that.

what is weird to me is how some of these camps,houses etc that have been on the water for 80-100 years and the water is exactly where its always been.

[Big Tyme]

90% of the land on earth is uninhabited by man. If the water moves, you move.

Curious how 130 million people just move. What about infrastructure? The economic cost would be staggering.

[Big Tyme]

what is weird to me is how some of these camps,houses etc that have been on the water for 80-100 years and the water is exactly where its always been.

Have you ever driven down Hwy 1? You think those people build their homes and camps in the middle of the bay?