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> We really take the stability of our climate for granted. I'm sure future generations will not have that luxury. But the climate was never stable. I don't und
by wsc981 6y ago
> We really take the stability of our climate for granted. I'm sure future generations will not have that luxury.
But the climate was never stable. I don't understand why there is this inherent want of people to keep the climate as it is. There can be huge ecologic events (e.g. volcanic eruption, meteor impact, ...) that could impact the climate much more and much quicker than what human produced carbon emissions can achieve right now.
Isn't it a better idea to learn to adapt to climate change as opposed to trying to constrain the climate within some range we currently regard as ideal?
And just for clarity: I am not saying we should do nothing with regards to CO2 emissions. But I do feel we are very impractical at the moment due to the unwillingness to use nuclear energy, which seems the most practical source of CO2 free energy to me.
But at the same time it might be a good idea to be more prepared for climate changes and invest in building higher and stronger dikes in areas with huge populations, better systems to drain excess rainwater from cities and the like.
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- cloverich 6y agoTwo thoughts. One strong agree on nuclear, though generally being against nuclear probably also entails not understanding the magnitude of our co2 issues (eg unless you want to reduce quality of life drastically, nuclear now). But re adapting to changing climate, the issue is we can’t adapt to something like the predicated changes, a significant chunk of the earth would become unlivable. Mass migration and food supply changes abound. unless by adapt you mean “mass death” which historically had been how we’ve (life) adapted. But if you are against your family dying, younn b probably want to figure out this climate thing ;)
- shakezula 6y agoIt's not just that we can't adapt either - it's the time scales we're working with. We might not have time to adapt before literally millions of people are displaced or even die.