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> More expensive energy -> less energy use -> lower standard of living. This makes 2 assumptions which I find to be false. 1) Any drop in the standard of livi
by jimktrains2 9y ago
> More expensive energy -> less energy use -> lower standard of living.
This makes 2 assumptions which I find to be false.
1) Any drop in the standard of living is bad. e.g. I don't need to be freezing in a store in the middle of summer.
2) Less energy use necessitates a drop in the standard of living. e.g. using energy more efficiently via lights and insulation.
- bryananderson 9y ago1) I agree, but most of the population does not agree and will vote accordingly. This isn't about what's rational - taking a hit to our standard of living to stave off catastrophe is definitely rational. This is about what the masses will support and vote for. 2) Efficiency gains can help, but shaving off some excess here and there will not prevent a climate catastrophe. It will take drastically less fossil fuel use. I don't see that happening unless technology makes renewables cheaper than fossils. It's hard, but it's possible.