Have to imagine that there's a substantial overlap between these users and climate denialists and MAGAs.

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I live in Maine near a shallow saltwater bay that is enjoyed by boaters, fishermen and appreciators of nature. The bay has been taken over by a commercial oyster farm, which is depositing sludge along the banks of this shallow, not-self-cleaning body of water. Our local government is reviewing their application for a 150-foot-long pier out into the near reaches of the bay, disrupting the quietude of neighbors and others who enjoy the serenity still present. I believe the fix is in. This water, which used to nourish shellfish and other spawning species is now bereft of precious eel grass that was the critical component for the life of this bay. This loss is probably irreversible. As has been said, follow the money.

Many people believe recreation justifies environmental destruction. Dune buggies run over animals. Mountain bikers build trails and destroy sensitive vegetation. And so on. If you try to restrict my fun in any way, you're a Nazi.

That's been international maritime law for centuries. I was very well aware of that whenever I was out on the water.