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[–] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Sucks theres literally nothing we could do to fix this that wouldn't cost some poor innocent¹ billionaires their lives.

¹according to the judges they play golf with and congressmen they buy

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    [–] 30 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Shame the 100s that rule the world don't give a fuck.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago

    They are stupid idiots much like the Nazis that have narcissistic fantasies of eternal life, eugenics, transhumanism, genetic superiority, overconfidence in their own intellect, overconfidence in AI, overconfidence in the loyalty of those around them and an inability to self reflect.

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  • [–] 23 points 9 months ago

    Meanwhile heads of European industry are gathering in Belgium this week to discuss the lowering of European climate goals, as it impacts their bottom line 🤦

    The Buy European question is only one part of a sprawling summit agenda taking place at Alden Biesen in Limburg, an estate founded in the 13th century by Teutonic knights. Leaders will also discuss deregulation, fragmented capital markets that constrain green and digital investment, as well as barriers in the European single market that hamper trade.

    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/12/eu-leaders-clash-buy-european-belgium-summit

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  • [–] 14 points 9 months ago

    "Don't look up! Don't look up! Don't look up!"

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  • [–] 16 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

    A "hothouse Earth" scenario can be prevented in two ways:

    1. reduction of emissions and increasing carbon uptake
    2. waiting for things to hit the fan, and then reducing the amount of sunlight arriving on Earth

    Choice 1 is obviously a dozen times more preferable. Choice 2 will be almost inevitable if making choice 1 fails, and could bring about unforeseen risks.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    I haven't read one of these "past the point of no return" articles in at least a month. The end is nigh and we were the makers of our own destruction all along, gets pulled out every so often, throughout history. The thing is, when it finally happens, it'll be true.

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    When what finally happens? We're a frog in a pot, there is no point where things suddenly get a thousand times worse, it happens gradually. Until the frog finally jumps out, except we can't.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago*

    There kinda is, as at some point the heating hits a stage where the oceans will warm up enough, and as warm water can't hold on to as much Co2, it will be released into the atmosphere, which causes the oceans to warm up, which releases Co2, which causes... And so on.
    Add in some ice melting and stuff like that, and once the feedback loop starts properly, there's not much we can do to stop it.

    We are a frog in a pot where we know someone is going to put a lid on it eventually, and we keep arguing and contemplating about when and how soon it might happen, instead of working on getting out of the pot before it does.

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    [+] 17 points 9 months ago (3 children)
  • [–] 11 points 9 months ago

    Oh, people are aware, but those with the hoards of money and power who don't care are going to be dead long before, so really don't give a fuck.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago

    Every year MAGAts around the world are bringing us closer and closer to total collapse.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Deep down inside, people are worried. But some people address crises head on, others just hide.

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    [–] 1 point 9 months ago (2 children)

    As long as it's a dry heat. The humidity is what kills ya!

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    [–] 5 points 9 months ago

    All of us, including scientists, CAN be part of spiritual and cultural transformation. There are forces that seek to block the transformation so we must consciously become aware of this and commit ourselves to forging ahead through our own understanding, self-work and action for nature, the young, and for sanity.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago

    The overton window is not a well known idea. I don't blame people for not trying something they don't know about. It's also very limiting being largely based on voting.

    Don't let this kinda stuff get you down.

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    [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    But hey, at least some rich people got richer.

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