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The more people know about it, the more they are. Talk to academic ecologists. It's also very gradually dawning on the general population, but slow-motion cata
by crispinb 8y ago
The more people know about it, the more they are. Talk to academic ecologists. It's also very gradually dawning on the general population, but slow-motion catastrophes are hard to address with urgency given the many demands on peoples' attention. Add to the mix a firehose of lies and propaganda from the Murdoch media which has given many a false impression that climate collapse is scientifically controversial.
There are signs of panic amongst the very young. A widespread rebellion is the only thing that could move fast enough to save us at this point, and I can't see where that could come from other than our youth. The chances aren't good, but if there are signs of hope, that would be where to look.