West Virginia, like Kentucky, is a red state based on nostalgia over coal. You would take your life in your hands if you talk about climate change there. And yet, the irony is that climate change may ultimately be the salvation of the state. Why?
Well, imagine that it is 2040, and you live in a red state. The heat has become unbearable, so you are looking for a refuge. You want to live in an area with plenty of natural beauty, cheap property, and no exposure to natural disasters, such as hurricanes. Obviously, you also want cooler temperatures.
How about . . . the mountains of West Virginia? It’s almost enough to make me want to buy property there.