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A series of records on temperature, ocean heat, and Antarctic sea ice are "unprecedented", some scientists say.

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[–] Ni@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It does seem like we need a complete shutdown to deal with this. This current situation seems like an immediate emergency and not something we will deal with later down the track.

I think all we can try and do is what we can in out sphere of control and influence. Advice and tips are welcome!

[–] lowdownfool@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

We saw how well shutting down worked for a global pandemic. In the US, half the population took it as a declaration of literal war. We're doomed.

[–] Ni@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

It's true, I don't think you'd find consensus or cooperation with the idea, but we do seem to be at an impasse that we shouldn't (but probably will) just ignore.

[–] bradboimler@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Ni@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Yes it will, which is even more worrying but we have to do something. I think it's going to have to be a joint carbon reduction and capture effort