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The hottest/coldest day matters but the timescale matters too. Ecosystems (and probably humans) can adapt when those changes happen slowly. But human-made clima
by it_citizen 5y ago
The hottest/coldest day matters but the timescale matters too. Ecosystems (and probably humans) can adapt when those changes happen slowly. But human-made climate change happens way too fast.
Here's a great way to visualize things: https://xkcd.com/1732/ https://xkcd.com/1732/
- nickthemagicman 5y agoThis is a great point and gets down to the fundamental truth of it all. Its 'save the humans' not 'save the planet'. It's a sensational catchphrase. The planets going to be just fine. It's the humans that are screwed. Depending on ones level of misanthropy this may or may not be a big deal to you.