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I am one of those who opposes government attempt to solve global warming, because all the attempts are the usual hairebrained moves of people completely out of

I am one of those who opposes government attempt to solve global warming, because all the attempts are the usual hairebrained moves of people completely out of their depth. GW will be solved by new technology, or not solved at all. It has to be a collective action across the world that will cause massive pain and decreased living stanards, which people aren't willing to do. Pissing in the pot by cutting down on meat or getting an electric car are not going to make enough of a change and they will cause people to think that they have done their part.

ianburrell 3y ago
It is impossible to solve climate change without government intervention. Capitalism is working, slowly, because solar and wind are cheaper. But we will hit wall where the carbon-free alternatives are more expensive. The government will need to ban gas cars at some point, or use carbon tax to make them unaffordable. Same with carbon-free concrete, big industry, natural gas appliances, and transportation. Also, we will need to do significant carbon capture, and that is pure cost. The government will need to pay for it with some kind of tax.
- fouc 3y ago
  Uptake of EV cars will largely be an S-curve, and average length of car ownership is a bit less than a decade. As people get a new car they're increasingly more likely to get an EV. I would not be surprised if we hit 60-70% EV cars by 2030. and probably 80% by 2035
submeta 3y ago
Given our planet's population of over 8 billion humans, it's simply not viable to retain our current consumption rates, let alone increase them for those living below the prevailing standards. Humanity's collective impact on the environment is vast and ever-growing. While technological innovation is crucial and holds a significant potential in addressing climate change, it's also essential to reevaluate and adapt our lifestyles. Our approach to problem-solving can't solely rely on future technology; we must also integrate sustainable habits into our daily lives. Even seemingly small changes, when adopted on a global scale, can lead to considerable shifts. We must consider this a cooperative effort rather than simply an individual contribution.

ianburrell 3y ago

It is impossible to solve climate change without government intervention. Capitalism is working, slowly, because solar and wind are cheaper. But we will hit wall where the carbon-free alternatives are more expensive. The government will need to ban gas cars at some point, or use carbon tax to make them unaffordable. Same with carbon-free concrete, big industry, natural gas appliances, and transportation. Also, we will need to do significant carbon capture, and that is pure cost. The government will need to pay for it with some kind of tax.

fouc 3y ago
Uptake of EV cars will largely be an S-curve, and average length of car ownership is a bit less than a decade. As people get a new car they're increasingly more likely to get an EV. I would not be surprised if we hit 60-70% EV cars by 2030. and probably 80% by 2035

submeta 3y ago

Given our planet's population of over 8 billion humans, it's simply not viable to retain our current consumption rates, let alone increase them for those living below the prevailing standards. Humanity's collective impact on the environment is vast and ever-growing. While technological innovation is crucial and holds a significant potential in addressing climate change, it's also essential to reevaluate and adapt our lifestyles. Our approach to problem-solving can't solely rely on future technology; we must also integrate sustainable habits into our daily lives. Even seemingly small changes, when adopted on a global scale, can lead to considerable shifts. We must consider this a cooperative effort rather than simply an individual contribution.