Polar ice, coral reefs and other Earth systems could cross irrevocable thresholds soon, but urgent action could stave off the worst effects.
  • kent_ehEnglish
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    6 months ago

    Even if the western nations pollute less, developing nations will still pollute a lot more

    But that’s still less bad than if the western nations don’t pollute less.

    Plus the more advanced nations can develop the technologies and techniques that all countries can implement for the benefit of all of us.

    If there is the political will.

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    Giving up isn’t the answer, no matter how overwhelming the problem looks. Because the alternative is a very unpleasant march towards extinction.

    • Corkyskog@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      6 months ago

      March towards extinction

      You’re being overdramatic, there won’t be total extinction… just the vast majority of the world population living in misery and slowly dying.