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Because industrial society is based on abundant, cheap energy; and we don't have yet any alternative to fossil fuels; and the most drastic plans proposed are no
by pif 3y ago
Because industrial society is based on abundant, cheap energy; and we don't have yet any alternative to fossil fuels; and the most drastic plans proposed are not even expected to produce a noticeable result for several decades.
- ThalesX 3y agoWe have people wondering how to get to a 1 on the Kardashev Scale and then there's also people that want to hit the 0 goalpost. It's a sight to behold.
- mpweiher 3y ago> we don't have yet any alternative to fossil fuels; We kinda do. We just have an irrational fear of it. The fact that we let irrational fears override real and pressing problems is an indicator that the problems aren't perceived as real and pressing enough. Yet.
- pif 3y ago> We kinda do. You are talking about nuclear, aren't you? I agree with you that nuclear is part of the solution. The pragmatic in me just insists that we cut drastically fossil fuel consumption after enough nuclear reactors are in operation.
- hef19898 3y agoAll numbers say that it is renewables, with nuclear being a more or less carbon free stop gap solution. Wind and solar mainly, flanked by gas turbines, and hydro (pumped and otherwise).
- mpweiher 3y agoYes. And that seems like a good idea. Well, in parallel. There’s quite a bit we can do while we build, but we need to build. For example, biking more for short journeys not just cuts emissions, it is also healthy, makes you happier, and reduces congestion.