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I didn't downvote you, but I tend to dislike such perspectives as I suspect it contributes to a widespread ~"We're doing ok (enough), stay the course, no need t

I didn't downvote you, but I tend to dislike such perspectives as I suspect it contributes to a widespread ~"We're doing ok (enough), stay the course, no need to consider substantial changes to the way we're doing things" mentality, at important times (regardless of whether it is your explicit default stance). Indeed this is speculation, but I hope we can agree that the course we are on is a bit risky, and no one seems to know what to do (comprehensively), though many believe that they know (which is far worse than not knowing). EDIT: in my defense, the parent comment initially was complaining about people downvoting them, so I provided some relevant information to them on the matter. Better not do that again I guess!

Retric 3y ago
Thank you. I find that an odd takeaway. To me seeing a 60% drop in car fatalities per mile suggests change can be accelerated and we can tackle large scale issues. The Chlorofluorocarbon ban doesn’t mean we are finished solving environmental problems, it means we can actually solve them. Similarly the drop in US CO2 emissions doesn’t mean the problem is solved, just that significant progress is achievable. As to your edit, I wasn’t complaining about downvotes just confused. I removed the edit because someone responded with a comment about traffic fatalities so I could see why someone might disagree.
- mistermann 3y ago
  >I find that an odd takeaway. I agree 100%, and to me, that's the problem. >To me seeing a 60% drop in car fatalities per mile suggests change can be accelerated and we can tackle large scale issues. The Chlorofluorocarbon ban doesn’t mean we are finished solving environmental problems, it means we can actually solve them. Similarly the drop in US CO2 emissions doesn’t mean the problem is solved, just that significant progress is achievable. I agree - neither of these are contrary to my criticism. Everyone likes to pat themselves on the back, but how well are we (and for me, that includes the well being of all people on the planet) doing on an absolute scale (what is possible)? This is a very odd and unpopular question.

Retric 3y ago

Thank you. I find that an odd takeaway. To me seeing a 60% drop in car fatalities per mile suggests change can be accelerated and we can tackle large scale issues. The Chlorofluorocarbon ban doesn’t mean we are finished solving environmental problems, it means we can actually solve them. Similarly the drop in US CO2 emissions doesn’t mean the problem is solved, just that significant progress is achievable. As to your edit, I wasn’t complaining about downvotes just confused. I removed the edit because someone responded with a comment about traffic fatalities so I could see why someone might disagree.

mistermann 3y ago
>I find that an odd takeaway. I agree 100%, and to me, that's the problem. >To me seeing a 60% drop in car fatalities per mile suggests change can be accelerated and we can tackle large scale issues. The Chlorofluorocarbon ban doesn’t mean we are finished solving environmental problems, it means we can actually solve them. Similarly the drop in US CO2 emissions doesn’t mean the problem is solved, just that significant progress is achievable. I agree - neither of these are contrary to my criticism. Everyone likes to pat themselves on the back, but how well are we (and for me, that includes the well being of all people on the planet) doing on an absolute scale (what is possible)? This is a very odd and unpopular question.