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Lou's avatar

"It has become apparent that if we want to reduce carbon dioxide to preindustrial levels, we will have to start thinking about living a preindustrial life."

Where & what is the validated connection between carbon dioxide & "Climate Change"???

Can human-kind alter the earth-orbit changing probable big influencers of "Climate Change"?

My great suspicions are raised when the solution is some/any kind of alleged expert governmental controls.

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When reading this article, it is hard for me to shake the feeling of deep bias. While it is true that CO2 enables our planet to be suitable for life, the rate at which we are producing CO2 is unsustainable. This has contributed to the more Volatile temps we are seeing and making areas more and more inhospitable.

I agree in the sense that solar and wind are not close to where they need to be in order to address the current needs. That said, with further innovation in technology, these two energy sources will become more and more viable. Still, likely not to the point of them being 100%, or 75% even. It would be absurd to abandon these energy sources. The way technology advances, they are bound to see major changes and become more of a mainstay in our global energy sources.

The last thing I will say, it seems like we need to continue having a “all of the above” view. Especially since there are so many outside threats, we can’t rely on one singular source of energy. That would expose us dreadfully. Though, when it comes to China’s development of new coal plants, that is to be expected. The country does not care one lick about the future of this planet, their one and only goal is to become the global superpower, as the United States has been for decades. We can not compare ourselves to their authoritarian, socialist agenda because their interests are not ours.

My proposal? To heavily increase investment into nuclear energy. This energy is by far the most efficient, least wasteful way to ensure that our needs are met. Yes, the nuclear name has been severely damaged due to past events (Chernobyl, 3-Mile, etc.), we have come a long way since those mess ups.

I’d like to hear your thoughts on these topics, if you’re willing to discuss. Thanks.

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