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It's a logical progression from an industry that depends on it and went from "nah, human CO2 production is marginal" to "ok human CO2 is significant but it does
by charles_f 3y ago
It's a logical progression from an industry that depends on it and went from "nah, human CO2 production is marginal" to "ok human CO2 is significant but it doesn't have an effect on climate", now "ok it has an effect but that's ok because someone (else) will come up with a magical solution".
- jliptzin 3y agoHave we even moved past the first stage yet? My uncle was lecturing me yesterday about how warming is apparently caused by sun spots and burning coal is actually good for the environment because forest fires are natural, lol. And anyone who thinks otherwise is just a member of the deep state.
- charles_f 3y agoThere's a good podcast called "the climate denier's handbook" that reminds me of those arguments, it usually finishes by a simulated conversation where you get lectured by a family member on these