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NNadir

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1. I've had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Kopp speak and corresponded with him once.

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 08:46 AM

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He explained in the correspondence the effect of land use changes in CO₂ release data as well as the effect of mining groundwater on sea level rise.

It's interesting that NJ shore towns, those that will be inundated, can be characterized, as I sometimes do, as "Oklahoma by the sea." NJ is a solidly blue state overall, but the Jersey shore is redneck heaven where Trump flags, stickers and other idiotic cult junk abounds.

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I've had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Kopp speak and corresponded with him once. NNadir Wednesday #1

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