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

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

  • NiOP
    3•2 years ago

    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
      3•2 years ago

      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.

      • NiOP
        2•2 years 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.

      • NiOP
        1•2 years 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