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So are you arguing that it is impossible to reduce our civilization's GHG output, or that reducing it doesn't make a difference? If the latter, well, I don't k
by DarmokJalad1701 3y ago
So are you arguing that it is impossible to reduce our civilization's GHG output, or that reducing it doesn't make a difference?
If the latter, well, I don't know what to tell you. I showed you the numbers. Not sure what else I can do.
If the former, that is a matter of opinion. Humanity has overcome problems before, and it is my opinion that we will solve this one too.
> It boils down to a simple problem with two avenues of action.
That is a false dichotomy. Depending on how things play out, it can also be a blend of the two.
> Which to you think is honestly achievable?
Both? We are already changing things at an accelerating rate and will continue to do so. Fossil fuels are getting increasingly phased out. It won't happen overnight, but it is happening. There is already exponential adoption of solar (and hopefully nuclear in the coming years) way beyond estimates from just a decade ago.
Yes, humanity will adapt. But it also gets a lot easier to adapt if we reduce how much we are making it worse.