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Comment Re:Is there enough data (Score 1) 623

There is no way to gather a significant amount of data to suggest that we're doing anything "bad"

The amount of carbon (and pollution) we sending into the atmosphere is staggering, and currently accelerating.
Do you like the earth's atmosphere as it is now? Do you think we can just carry on going in this direction, without adversely affecting it?

Comment Re:C'mon (Score 1) 288

What do you mean, 'minor'?

I see a few major problems with getting people to reduce their environmental impact:
- Most people can't be bothered to change their habits, unless the effects of their behaviour is immediately visible.
- Convenience wins out (or, people are lazy). Everyone would freak out if their power-hungry devices were taken away - TV, AC, clothes dryer...
- People are trapped in a routine - for example, if you were to stop driving to work, then you'd get fired, and end up on the streets. If you stopped using your air conditioner, you would suffer because everyone else is still using theirs, making the local heat wave even hotter.

So, I would like to hear your idea of how to accomplish this with minor changes, please!

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