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I don't like the collapse movement, but when I heard about the previsions for the reduction of agriculture yields, I had to admit that it's becoming worse and w

by jokoon 6y ago

I don't like the collapse movement, but when I heard about the previsions for the reduction of agriculture yields, I had to admit that it's becoming worse and worse. Scientists are certain about +2C, and we still have to see how this will play out. It really feels like it will probably reach +4C, and there is a high chance that it could reach +7C since in theory, it's difficult to prevent people from drilling and burning oil. In my view countries should start to save what can be saved, and try to anticipate how the climate crisis will unfold. * How to feed everyone * How to shelter people in colder areas The military will also have to adapt and anticipate. I'm genuinely scared about the future. It's unreal and ironic to realize the future might look like an hollywood apocalypse movie.

Ancapistani 6y ago
> In my view countries should start to save what can be saved, and try to anticipate how the climate crisis will unfold. This is the approach that I've advocated since the very beginning. Humans are extremely adaptable, while organizing groups of human is difficult and unpredictable. Work toward reducing emissions, of course... but you have to assume that won't work and be ready to deal with changes as they come. > The military will also have to adapt and anticipate. I'm genuinely scared about the future. It's unreal and ironic to realize the future might look like an hollywood apocalypse movie. I seriously doubt that the US in particular will look anything like that. It looks like we'll likely see coastal area impacted in our lifetimes, and we may see the agricultural areas move further north... but that's not nearly as big a problem for society as a whole as it might sound. If sea levels rise significantly enough, I'm sure we'll see places like NYC start massive engineering projects to either raise the ground level or build flood walls sufficient to hold back the seas. Central Canada is already a rich agricultural area; moving corn and soybean production north wouldn't even make a blip on the radar of most people. Some people will lose everything, some people will make fortunes. Some people will die, some people will be saved. It's all happened before and will all happen again.

by jokoon 6y ago

Ancapistani 6y ago

> In my view countries should start to save what can be saved, and try to anticipate how the climate crisis will unfold. This is the approach that I've advocated since the very beginning. Humans are extremely adaptable, while organizing groups of human is difficult and unpredictable. Work toward reducing emissions, of course... but you have to assume that won't work and be ready to deal with changes as they come. > The military will also have to adapt and anticipate. I'm genuinely scared about the future. It's unreal and ironic to realize the future might look like an hollywood apocalypse movie. I seriously doubt that the US in particular will look anything like that. It looks like we'll likely see coastal area impacted in our lifetimes, and we may see the agricultural areas move further north... but that's not nearly as big a problem for society as a whole as it might sound. If sea levels rise significantly enough, I'm sure we'll see places like NYC start massive engineering projects to either raise the ground level or build flood walls sufficient to hold back the seas. Central Canada is already a rich agricultural area; moving corn and soybean production north wouldn't even make a blip on the radar of most people. Some people will lose everything, some people will make fortunes. Some people will die, some people will be saved. It's all happened before and will all happen again.