Sea Level Rise? President Obama Just Bought a Beachside Property

Obama beach front Home 2019 — Obama beach front property 2019 Martha’s Vineyard

Watts up with that Eric Worrall Guest essay by Eric Worrall

President and Michelle Obama join the growing list of climate activists who want to enjoy a little beachside luxury before the carbon demon swallows all the coastlines.

Barack and Michelle Obama are buying a $15M estate in Martha’s Vineyard

By Hana R. Alberts
August 22, 2019

Barack and Michelle Obama are close to buying a massive Martha’s Vineyard estate.

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The property at 79 Turkeyland Cove Road in Edgartown, Mass. — owned by Boston Celtics chief Wyc Grousbeck — has a living room with vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace, a chef’s kitchen and a formal dining room with giant windows, according to the property’s Realtor.com listing.
The Obamas will bunk in the master suite, which has a fireplace and private sun deck.

Outside, there’s a pool with another fireplace — or the couple could swim on the private beach, which has a boathouse.

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Read more: https://nypost.com/2019/08/22/barack-and-michelle-obama-are-buying-15m-estate-in-marthas-vineyard/

I’m sure we all wish the Obamas well in their new home, but I can’t help thinking this purchase of a low lying seaside property somewhat contradicts previous statements by President Obama about the urgent need to address sea level rise.