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Kaleva

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19. I think it'd take a two prong approach

Sat Jan 11, 2025, 09:29 AM

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Work as hard as possible to try and prevent or at least mitigate climate change but also, in case that fails, work to prepare to adapt.

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You know who is to blame for all the climate catastrophes? [View all] Pototan Jan 10 OP

I think the Gulf of America is the right name GusBob Jan 10 #1

Gulf of Chicxulub (or Gulf of Extinction)? Bo Zarts Jan 11 #35

America is stupid Klarkashton Jan 10 #2

America is selfish DBoon Jan 10 #3

Remember, boonecreek Jan 10 #4

He was such a prick, he couldn't let science do its work, no arthritisR_US Jan 11 #14

The scientist versus malaise Jan 11 #23

Overpopulation Meowmee Jan 10 #5

Right on the first point (overpopulation) RandomNumbers Jan 11 #24

Disagree Meowmee Jan 11 #25

Comments about overpopulation are pointless. It is what it is... hunter Jan 11 #29

Inconvenient truths aren't "pointless" as Gore pointed out. nt Shermann Jan 11 #48

"It's overpopulation!" is frequently used as a conversation killer... hunter Jan 12 #54

The power & sway of General Electric back in the day Attilatheblond Jan 11 #27

We can also recall the nasty things that were thrown at Al Gore. chouchou Jan 10 #6

Mostly a corrupt Supreme Court. rubbersole Jan 11 #8

still are. AllaN01Bear Jan 11 #41

Certain Americans are greedy -- which is worse than stupid. Trust_Reality Jan 11 #7

Why not both? soldierant Jan 11 #46

Yes, but the question now is... Think. Again. Jan 11 #9

That's easy, Reagan took down the panels thus setting the future stupidity. arthritisR_US Jan 11 #15

I think you misunderstood... Think. Again. Jan 11 #17

I didn't misunderstand, Reagan set the stage for that industry, arthritisR_US Jan 11 #21

Reagan was an animated prop misanthrope Jan 11 #26

Recalling 1981 IzzaNuDay Jan 11 #10

I thought it was really disturbing how many people fell for Reagan's con Skittles Jan 11 #31

Little chance with China producing as much greenhouse gases as all the other industrialized nations put together Kaleva Jan 11 #11

Agreed! Mossfern Jan 11 #16

Yes! THIS is the job ahead... Think. Again. Jan 11 #18

I think it'd take a two prong approach Kaleva Jan 11 #19

Oh yes, we are going to need to adapt.... Think. Again. Jan 11 #20

China saw the writing on the wall decades ago and is pushing hard to become a global leader on renewable energy. meadowlander Jan 11 #28

China continues to go gang busters with coal Kaleva Jan 11 #30

Ya, nothing to see here folks CentralMass Jan 11 #12

Frightening Clouds Passing Jan 11 #53

Same mentality: Greed & uncaring blows up stock market & climate change. Difference is one can't be bailed out. NowsTheTime Jan 11 #13

Great OP malaise Jan 11 #22

Hate to tell ya... 50 years ago wasn't the time to slow down climate change. WarGamer Jan 11 #32

Plus, Those 800 Million.... ProfessorGAC Jan 11 #45

NPR Liarson said they didn't work anyway. Festivito Jan 11 #33

Thank you mamacita75 Jan 11 #34

Corporations and the lack of will on the part of government to reign them in. alarimer Jan 11 #36

I agree but the whole world needs to be blamed. totodeinhere Jan 11 #37

We all are. Dirtdude Jan 11 #38

St. Ronnie Raygun is responsible for many of our country's ills today. OMGWTF Jan 11 #39

Unfortunately the ship has sailed. It can't be fixed, it's to fucking late. Human's days are numbered. OverBurn Jan 11 #40

I feel the same way as you do Pototan Jan 11 #43

Two points to consider. If you are prone to depression - don't read point two. flashman13 Jan 11 #42

Agreed, a major inflection point, but they were solar water heaters, not electricity producing panels. Exp Jan 11 #44

I hate to inject some reality into this conversation but must do so. I loved President Carter, but... NNadir Jan 11 #47

For someone they love to say was a bad President...... chiffondior Jan 11 #49

Same solar panels still in use at Unity College, Maine. Evolve Dammit Jan 11 #50

Whispers of it back in the 1930's. paleotn Jan 11 #51

We all are. Some more than others. flvegan Jan 11 #52

If we start drilling and fracking Tickle Jan 12 #55