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Looking at that graph and its implications, I kind of understand climate change deniers more than I did before[0]. It sure is scary, and creating an alternative
by fnordian_slip 2y ago
Looking at that graph and its implications, I kind of understand climate change deniers more than I did before[0]. It sure is scary, and creating an alternative reality where this is natural and something without dire consequences might help them with their mental health, as it is less taxing than facing the truth.
We have already killed an incredible number of species, and doomed many more due to the system being slow to respond, even if we enacted radical measures now. However, it seems like most governments are happy to pass the buck to the next generation, as this is what the majority of voters want.
[0] though there seems to be a shift from outright denial to denial of human causes nowadays