| Adaptation will happen for sure. Here are some examples of things that we should expect to see in the coming years: * No more building in flood-plains or low-lying coastal regions. * Flood insurance in those areas will lose their subsidies and will become expensive. * Areas in Florida, Louisiana, etc will become poorer as those who can afford to relocate do so. * Farming will slowly move north; southern areas that are currently farms will dry out and become non-viable. * Alternative energy might take the place of farming in the south. Solar farms? Wind Turbines? * Inland cities will become more popular because of their reduced risk of climate-related events. Denver, Phoenix, Dallas, Washington, will likely all get net-positive migration. * Conversely, the big coastal cities will become more expensive and cause people to start leaving. NY, LA, San Francisco, Boston, etc. |