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If sea level rise were a seriously contributing factor to the Louisiana coastline problem then other Gulf coast states with similar topography (Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Texas) would have a similar emergency. As far as I can tell, they don't to the same extent. How would you explain that sea level rise affects Louisiana more than other Gulf coast states?

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Every one of those states you listed are experiencing increased coastal flooding thanks to climate change and yes that flooding damages marshlands.[0]

Nowhere have I claimed that the issue in LA is solely AGW.. only that the sizable portion of the problem that is caused by AGW is going to fall on deaf ears in that region because of the amount of oil money there.

[0]http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/2016/10/14/this-weeks-ki...

So let's stipulate you are correct. What does it matter? You've made some noise but shed no light at all.

If you are stipulating that I am correct, you still consider truth to be "noise" rather than "light"? I guess I am not following your point.

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