Yesterday in a now-closed
thread I referenced Anuta Island, a fascinating tiny island in the South Pacific that's been inhabited for almost 400 years, about which there doesn't seem to be much concern over sea level rise.
I just wanted to mention an even better island,
Diego Garcia. It's odd that I didn't think of it first since I've actually been there years ago when I was in the Navy. Its average altitude is a mere 4 feet and the highest point is 22 to 30 feet, depending your source. It's been inhabited since the 1790s. It impressed me as being the real
Gilligan's Island.
When someone challenges the prevailing view on most science topics, the response is either an unemotional intelligent discussion or a bored blank stare. But on a couple topics, a challenge tends to get a very emotional response. It's a shame.
But I was pleased that that thread didn't attract strong emotion. Maybe that means LQers are more intelligent or better thinkers than the general public.