Climate Change/Mass Extinction Megathread

[Tamas]

The quotes they give don't make the claims ascribed to him.

"Just to be on record, I enjoy my vegetables, and plants need CO2, so I want to make sure we have plenty of CO2 out there so we have green grass and green vegetables growing," said Metcalfe in a video released on his Facebook page.

"We need CO2, we can't eliminate all CO2. We are going to have an interesting debate for those that want to reduce something that is actually needed by our environment. And claiming that they are improving the environment."

[Eddie Teach]

Those are true statements. Some CO2 is needed.

There is perhaps an implication that any reduction in CO2 would be bad, but surely they could have found a quote where he flat out says it?

[viper37]

Those are true statements. Some CO2 is needed.

There is perhaps an implication that any reduction in CO2 would be bad, but surely they could have found a quote where he flat out says it?

Plants&trees managed just fine before we started burning coal and oil.
Now, why is it that, suddenly, if we reduce our artificial co2 emissions, the earth and all life on it would be doomed?

Imagine a situation where humans are completely wiped out in a week.  A 100% deadly plague, Babylon 5 style.

Are plants better or wost off now that we do not generate co2&methane from burning coal, oil and natural gas and that animal populations are kept in check by various predators?

[derspiess]

My wife's plants would be in serious trouble.

[Tonitrus]

Just in case you non-America types don't know..."state representatives", are super small fish/more likely to be crazy, and can safely be ignored.

Might just as well get outraged at the antics of a city councilman.

[Oexmelin]

Just in case you non-America types don't know..."state representatives", are super small fish/more likely to be crazy, and can safely be ignored.

No, they can't. US States wield considerable power, many of which have a tremendous impact on the very same dynamics that empower crazy national politicians. 

[viper37]

Since climate is obviously a national emergency, north americans should be ready to abandon their toilet paper.  Right now.

I'm surprised it wasn't part of the Green New Deal.

https://www.ecowatch.com/forests-tissue-toilet-paper-sustainability-2629612402.html

[derspiess]

Just in case you non-America types don't know..."state representatives", are super small fish/more likely to be crazy, and can safely be ignored.

No, they can't. US States wield considerable power, many of which have a tremendous impact on the very same dynamics that empower crazy national politicians. 

You're correct in terms of large groups of state representatives.  Individual state representatives can be ignored.

[Admiral Yi]

You're correct in terms of large groups of state representatives.  Individual state representatives can be ignored.

They hold proportionally more power at the state level than individual congressmen do at the national level.

[Razgovory]

Just in case you non-America types don't know..."state representatives", are super small fish/more likely to be crazy, and can safely be ignored.

No, they can't. US States wield considerable power, many of which have a tremendous impact on the very same dynamics that empower crazy national politicians. 

You're correct in terms of large groups of state representatives.  Individual state representatives can be ignored.

Well, Right-wing representatives who say crazy things should be ignored.  It is vital we discuss left-wing reps as a danger to our Republic.

[viper37]

Just in case you non-America types don't know..."state representatives", are super small fish/more likely to be crazy, and can safely be ignored.

No, they can't. US States wield considerable power, many of which have a tremendous impact on the very same dynamics that empower crazy national politicians. 

You're correct in terms of large groups of state representatives.  Individual state representatives can be ignored.

Well, Right-wing representatives who say crazy things should be ignored.  It is vital we discuss left-wing reps as a danger to our Republic.

how about condemning both, especially when they come from your side?

I think the Democrats in the House and Senate did a good job with that anti-semitic congresswoman.  Now, if all those who call themselves left leaning would apply such rigor when it comes to international politics and economy...

[Razgovory]

I have plenty of times.  We had a state Rep who publicly stated she wanted Trump to be assassinated.

[Tamas]

Those are true statements. Some CO2 is needed.

There is perhaps an implication that any reduction in CO2 would be bad, but surely they could have found a quote where he flat out says it?

I am not going to dignify with a reply this ridiculous claim that reducing human CO2 emissions would remove CO2 from the atmosphere and make plant life disappear.




I guess we should be happy to see such "opinions" surface though. This really do seem like grasping for straws by deniers.

[Valmy]

You're correct in terms of large groups of state representatives.  Individual state representatives can be ignored.

They hold proportionally more power at the state level than individual congressmen do at the national level.

Yep. People often ignore the statehouse but that is where most of the policies that actually impact your life are made.

[derspiess]

Well, Right-wing representatives who say crazy things should be ignored.  It is vital we discuss left-wing reps as a danger to our Republic.

I've ignored plenty of loony lefty state reps.  It's actually the right-wing ones that bother me more.