It’s time to panic, everybody:
Indonesia announced today that it's moving its capital because Jakarta is sinking into the sea. https://t.co/icYBsE4zK1
— Matt Ford (@fordm) April 30, 2019
Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz is very concerned:
This remains the main thing. https://t.co/w7nssToDTK
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) April 30, 2019
The main thing, you guys.
<whispers> Jakarta isn't sinking because of climate change. https://t.co/LIhPJzZFXr
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) April 30, 2019
The article explains why it’s sinking and it’s not because of climate change
— Orange Muppet Energy (@sunnyright) April 30, 2019
Here’s what the article says:
Researchers say that large parts of the megacity could be entirely submerged by 2050. North Jakarta sunk 2.5m (eight feet) in 10 years and is continuing to sink an average of 1-15cm a year.
The city sits on the coast on swampy land, criss-crossed by 13 rivers.
Half of Jakarta is below sea level. One of the main causes of this is the extraction of groundwater which is used as drinking water and for bathing.
So, did the climate extract the groundwater? We’re so confused!
You should probably read the story, smart guy.
— ClassicalLibMOT (@CygnusA81) April 30, 2019
Brian doesnt have time to read.
— ClassicalLibMOT (@CygnusA81) April 30, 2019
Neither, it seems, does his fellow Senate Democrat Chris Murphy:
Do you think cities need to fall into the sea before Republicans do something? Asking for a friend.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) April 30, 2019
Joking aside I am not sure that would be enough.
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) April 30, 2019
This is no laughing matter, Brian. Because you and Chris are in a position to craft policy based on your ignorance of basic facts.
Not really climate change related
— jeremiah oldfather (@jeremiaholdfath) April 30, 2019
But narrative:
I’m an optimist. When the sea reaches Louisville and they have to raise property taxes to put up sea walls, McConnell will relent.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) April 30, 2019
So, it’s Mitch McConnell’s fault that Jakartans are extracting too much groundwater. Good Lord, is there anything that monster can’t do?
2/ "Half of Jakarta is below sea level. One of the main causes of this is the extraction of groundwater which is used as drinking water and for bathing."
You know what is not even *mentioned* in this article as a cause? "Climate change" or "sea level rise." pic.twitter.com/DWenJT4Eoe
— Jeryl Bier (@JerylBier) April 30, 2019
nbd just two US Senators talking about how inaction on climate change is to blame for a city sinking even though the linked article says the city is sinking because of ground water usage by residents.#Sciencing pic.twitter.com/NvAZn2S17n
— Drew McCoy (@_Drew_McCoy_) April 30, 2019
#PartyOfScience@ChrisMurphyCT https://t.co/kESlZKmrhf
— Pradheep J. Shanker (@Neoavatara) April 30, 2019
