8 ms·
Carbon neutral is kind of the 'whole enchilada' and like many 100% efforts, the last few percent cost the most. I don't know the actual cost breakdown, but if w
by torpfactory 7y ago
Carbon neutral is kind of the 'whole enchilada' and like many 100% efforts, the last few percent cost the most. I don't know the actual cost breakdown, but if we assume the pareto principle applies, we will probably get a great amount of benefit for doing 20% of that investment in the most polluting industries.
Saying it will cost $1T a year is just FUD from that perspective. Sure, doing it all will be very expensive, but if doing most of it is a hell of lot less expensive, why scare everyone by covering the 'worst case scenario'?
- Proven 7y agoSo to summarize your point you don't know anything except that you'd like to spend other people's money (or force them to spend it the way you want, which is the same), correct? Let's start with something you do know. Can you please share how much you can donate from your income starting next calendar year? 10%? Don't get too stingy and spread that 1T (or whatever) too thin - about 50% of Americans contribute nothing in taxes.
- Wowfunhappy 7y agoThis begs the question, what would the cost of 95% carbon neutral be? (We absolutely need to pay for it regardless, but it's still worth knowing these numbers, if only for planning.)