Houston’s growth contributed to the misery Harvey unleashedpic.twitter.com/Dqb7LyGcf8
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Houston’s growth contributed to the misery Harvey unleashedpic.twitter.com/Dqb7LyGcf8
Houston is built on a mosquito-infested swamp, on a pro-business strategy of low taxes and little governmenthttp://nyti.ms/2yRJ4pB
Residents in some neighborhoods had no idea they lived in harm’s way before Hurricane Harveypic.twitter.com/UGfXyuCWbp
After every natural calamity, American politicians make big promises. They say: We will rebuild, we won’t be defeated.
Scientists say climate change will increasingly require moving — not just rebuilding — entire neighborhoods, reshaping cities, even abandoning coastlines. http://nyti.ms/2hmbvRx [corrects tweet that omitted a word]
If you decide to live in Houston, in a flood plain or dry reservoir, don't expect the rest of us to pay for your choices.
Which raises the question; when should we expect the rest of you to pay for our choices?
Fair question, extremely complex answer: sometimes.
But rarely.
Counterpoint: Puerto Rico. American Horror Story
Whatever root cause is, lack of infrastructure foresight & maintenance of infrastructure have to be addressed. All States guilty, New Orleans w/ non working pumps latest example. Can cry CC all one wants, but follow through is what actually works.
Every state's citizens need to stop electing stupid leaders.
Good Riddance Houston. These people will never learn that their biggest enemy is themselves.
Building on flood planes is foolish.
you're going to follow up with the same story of San Juan, right? Right?
23 of 27 Fortune 500 companies HQ'd in Houston are in fossil fuels business. How can you talk about Houston's problems and not mention that? Problem is not just fast growth, but growth in industry that accelerates extreme weather events like Harvey. Connect the dots, please.
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