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by myshpa 3y ago
You're right that the system is set up in such a way, that it often prevents meaningful changes on the individual level. However, the individuals are still consumers of those businesses, and our habits are driving their profits and fur
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by myshpa 3y ago
Thanks ... you're right, I was thinking ahead, that should not be there. "the exponential growth driven by our financial system's need for constant growth" I've updated the original comment. https://en.wi
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by myshpa 3y ago
> step one in population control is shutting down immigration Yes, overconsume so much, that it heats the entire planet. Live in an area where is isn't as bad as elsewhere. Build walls around borders to keep those suckers threatened
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by myshpa 3y ago
> Start moving inland/to higher areas now ... hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters Crop failures, famines, civilization collapse, wars, violence, slavery ...
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> we can turn rich countries into poor countries by taking away transport City and economy planning, work from home, basic income, degrowth ... > energy Renewable energy, insulation and heat pumps, not air-conditioners. > protein f
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by myshpa 3y ago
We should use fossil fuels to transition away from fossil fuels asap. And stop using them for things we don't need.
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by myshpa 3y ago
> I don't believe there is anything we can do about the impending climate changes. But there is (something we could do). Climate change is caused by pollution and overconsumption. We're perfectly capable to change that ... we j
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by myshpa 3y ago
Don't look up!
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by myshpa 3y ago
The worse the situation becomes, the less will be done. We could have taken action even 10, 20, or 40 years ago, but so far, we have done nothing significant to prevent it from happening. The longer we wait, the more expensive and complicat
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by myshpa 3y ago
> in about 20 to 50 years That's the optimistic timeline :) I've read somewhere that up to half of Antarctic sea ice could easily disappear in hours or days, given right conditions. Greenland is not looking good either. https:
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by myshpa 3y ago
Yes, because for decades or longer, meat has been associated with affluence and a higher standard of living. There is no country in the world without meat & dairy subsidies. On a finite planet with 8 billion people, to feed everyone the
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by myshpa 3y ago
> Land clearing happens for ranching purposes, but is also happens for peanuts, coconut oil and all sorts of other products Ranching takes 80% of the agriculture land, 50+% pastures were forested in the past. https://ourworldi
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by myshpa 3y ago
> once we as a species transition fully to lab grown meat I wish... there are many obstacles to implementing that on the scale and timeline needed. I worry we don't have time to wait for that, while we already have plants that could
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> Countries should work towards stabilising their populations first The population growth is already starting to decline; for example, Europe is already experiencing a decline, the population growth in the US has recently flatlined. htt
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by myshpa 3y ago
Vegan and kosher or halal are not comparable. How Cauliflower is Harvested https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BwpM6prR8s Many people believe that Kosher slaughter is painless, quick and merciful. In reality, animals who under
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by myshpa 3y ago
> What causes you to gravitate towards these types of articles and discussions https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/biologys-beloved-... Biology's Beloved Amphibian - the Axolotl - Is Racing toward Extin
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by myshpa 3y ago
You're right, I haven't really read the article (paywall). I didn't know that Houston has average 75% humidity (as high as 90% in summer afternoons). That can't be good.
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by myshpa 3y ago
This is a prime example of why biodiversity is so important, and in my opinion, why protecting it should be a top priority for all hackers. Genetic information is code - code that has been written over millions of years. Nature is full of s
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Unprecedented ocean heat is changing the way sharks eat, breathe and behave(cnn.com)
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Nematode resurrected from Siberian permafrost lay dormant for 46,000 years(livescience.com)
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by myshpa 3y ago
Or sea rise. Or droughts.
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by myshpa 3y ago
It's well known how to reduce the heat inside our cities - it's vegetation. Lots and lots of vegetation, both within and beyond the city boundaries. (a hint for texans: trees & shrubs, not grass or alfalfa)
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by myshpa 3y ago
> means 30 bushel per acre crops instead of 100 bushel per acre crops It would not be so bad, imho. Industrial ag might be effective (from the economic viewpoint, very destructive from the environmental one), but not as much as producers
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PPP fraud history's worst: $200B stolen and blown on fancy cars and beach houses(nypost.com)
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by myshpa 3y ago
One must be really careful around here ;) This place isn't as enlightened and progressive as it believes itself to be.
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Yep ... there's always something that makes us do those things that our descendants will view with contempt.
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> Less meat in the diet might go to more humane production but I suspect not So more meat is better? > I love eating meat. Pork especially. I did too. All the time. Too many reasons not to, though (environmental, biodiversity, health&
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Floating garbage arrives on the coastline of Guatemala(old.reddit.com)
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Factory Farming Is a Petri Dish for the Most Dangerous Bioweapon(blog.thesimpleheart.org)
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The risk is extremely low, but still exists (because price pressure and contamination risks). Some diseases could also spread via undercooked milk or meat. It's funny though. Do you like eating hair with your pizza? Flours often contai

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