Spending for possible or probable future climate changes?
Regarding expenses due to considerations for global climate changes, consider one Japanese village mayor's foolish and unnecessary spending. Respectfully, Supposn
Excerpted from the link, Fudai, Iwate – Wikipedia :
“ Fudai (普代村, Fudai-mura) is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. …
History … 2011 tsunami
The village was spared from the devastation brought to other coastal communities following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami thanks to a 15.5-metre (51 ft) floodgate that protected the town. The floodgate was built between 1972 and 1984 at a cost of ¥3.56 billion (approximately US$30 million in 2011) under the administration of Kotoku Wamura, the village mayor from 1947 to 1987. Initially derided as a waste of public funds, the floodgate protected the village and the inner cove from the worst of the tsunami waves.[11] After the 2011 tsunami, the villagers gave thanks at Wamura's grave. The village's only casualty was one missing person who went to inspect his boat in the fishing port, located outside of the wall's protection, immediately after the earthquake.[11][dead link] ... "
Regarding expenses due to considerations for global climate changes, consider one Japanese village mayor's foolish and unnecessary spending. Respectfully, Supposn
Excerpted from the link, Fudai, Iwate – Wikipedia :
“ Fudai (普代村, Fudai-mura) is a village located in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. …
History … 2011 tsunami
The village was spared from the devastation brought to other coastal communities following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami thanks to a 15.5-metre (51 ft) floodgate that protected the town. The floodgate was built between 1972 and 1984 at a cost of ¥3.56 billion (approximately US$30 million in 2011) under the administration of Kotoku Wamura, the village mayor from 1947 to 1987. Initially derided as a waste of public funds, the floodgate protected the village and the inner cove from the worst of the tsunami waves.[11] After the 2011 tsunami, the villagers gave thanks at Wamura's grave. The village's only casualty was one missing person who went to inspect his boat in the fishing port, located outside of the wall's protection, immediately after the earthquake.[11][dead link] ... "
