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Global warming denialists are attempting a denial-of-service attack against global warming science. The goal is to keep the science unsettled so no major poli
by dzdt 10y ago
Global warming denialists are attempting a denial-of-service attack against global warming science. The goal is to keep the science unsettled so no major policy changes are made while those making the most profits from climate-changing activities continue to do so.
- socialist_coder 10y agoYup; just like tobacco, acid raid, DDT, and the hole in the ozone layer. Very very sad. It shows you how powerful greed is, when people are willing to sacrifice humans lives and even the future of our planet just to maximize profits. This is one of the main failures of our capitalist economy, IMO. The system needs a built in way to assign a value on sustainability and human well being, rather than just profits.
- titzer 10y agoI was about to respond to your comment and argue that some of them generally have good intentions, and that your comment was paranoia about a conspiracy....but then I realized you pretty much nailed it. I used to doubt climate science...15 years ago. Now I don't.
- socialist_coder 10y agoSee https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchants_of_Doubt https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merchants_of_Doubt for mor on that, if you are interested. Very good book.