“pushing nature past its limits”

New resorts continue to open in the Maldives, as the press continues to announce its demise due to the burning of fossil fuels.

The Maldives New Resorts Scheduled For Opening In 2025

The same observations as were made in 1837 are now proof that the fossil fuels are destroying the planet.

Drowning mangroves: Climate change pushes nature past its limits – Earth.com

“‘The natives observe the atolls to be wasting away; in some the cocoanut trees are standing in the water; in another the black soil of the island is discernible at low water thirty feet from the beach; the south-east side of an island in Phaidee Pholo Atoll is entirely gone, but is marked by a banyan tree in the water. They say that some islands have disappeared entirely and instance near the island Wardoo a rocky shoal, which (they say) was once an island in Atoll-Milla-Dou. Some of the outer edges of the islands have fallen into the sea, ”

February 17, 1837

17 Feb 1837 – ACCOUNT OF THE MALDIVES. – Trove

26 Sep 1988 – Threat to islands

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5 Responses to “pushing nature past its limits”

  1. arn says:

    Seems that those sea level rise believing Maldivers
    are 100% sure that even more rich front beach property owning sea level rise believers will come to visit their luxury resorts.

    That’s why they are investing in their sinking ship.

    Or they have Hank Johnson as advisor.

  2. dm says:

    The key insight gained by comparing pre 1850 with post 1985 atoll changes: Gaia can do what Mann cannot.

  3. Jehzsa says:

    I hope that they are aware that those resorts might tip the islands over.

  4. Disillusioned says:

    Under the guise of prevention of ‘Maldives drowning’, the island nation has had a wonderful opportunity to cull funds from UN countries around the world. They have increased/modernized their infrastructure and strengthened their economy. It is a wonderful vacation spot.

    Bbbbut what do we do to counter this glaring non sequitur? Let’s claim the poor nation is being exploited. Yeah, that’s the ticket! https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/04/maldives-stuck-between-rock-and-hard-place-un-expert

    Can’t wait for that Human Rights Council report in March 2025. SMH

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