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As a species, we consume far too much of the planets resources and we take it all for granted. The vast majority of us have no idea where the chemicals come from that get added to food and, well, pretty much everything
These facts from Wiki re: Ink Cartridges
Trouble is, I would guess the vast majority of us have no idea about those facts..... and they're just tiny ink cartridges!
The scientists warned of the climate change 'tipping point' a few years ago and it may well be that we still have a chance before that happens, but I doubt it, just not enough is being done and the human race as a whole either don't care enough, choose not to believe it or just don't understand (because they've never been informed).
My guess is that we've already reached that tipping point and the scientists and politicians know this. As I said on another thread, if Mr Trump (probably) announces that we are off to colonise Mars in the next 10 years then we can start to get worried that the tipping point has been reached and that Planet Earth is going to become uninhabitable, needing us to start again somewhere else.
Remember, it's easier to criticise than create!
Chips are "Plant-based" no matter how you cook them
Donald Trump needs kicking out of a helicopter
I'm personally responsible for all global warming
How can I miss the point of a fictional scenario?
If the only way to save the planet was to eradicate huge tracts of societal behaviour as you detail, the likelihood is that a) the entire world wouldn't obey it and b) that if the margins were that tight then the planet would already be beyond repair.
As you write, why is there a separation between China, India, and the USA, and 'ordinary people'?
Second line: yes.
Third line: No, and I will explain why. In your example you say "Would you be ok with that if a politician and scientist swore to you that it would save the planet?".
I don't want sworn testimony. I want hard reliable scientific data and analysis that is peer reviewed until the proverbial pips squeak and the scientific community comes together with a large majority consensus viewpoint that "We do this, this, and this, and the planet lives". Words alone would not be enough.
As for how life would change... the operating hours for pubs would change. Society would change. Perhaps for the better.
I'm told its not a fictional scenario if you accept the bad end of the scientific predictions.
I'm sure one of the environmentalists on here can give more detail.
OK, that makes sense regarding the ordinary polluting people and the really hardcore mofos.
The likelihood is that we've already fucked things up beyond repair. The question is therefore this: do we want to eek out our existence on this planet for 100 years or 200 years?
The way I see it there are rough times ahead. Wars have been fought over fairly trivial matters compared to the loss of the entire planet. Would a western country wipe out an entire eastern country if it brought the world another 30 years ?
Re. hard data. You're quite right. But I'm responding to your question of "Would you be ok with that if a politician and scientist swore to you that it would save the planet?". A politician can swear blind that blue is white and white is orange. A certain degree of 'truthiness', to crib Stephen Colbert, is what I'd like and that truthiness comes from science.
Your scenario as set I've answered: I'd happily half the resources I use. Whether society would.. probably not.
I don't know where your garden is mate but there are Fairies in Co. Fermanagh. On lough Erne to be precise. And they can be seen easily from the lakeshore. Fairies are a class of fast small sailing boats, unique to lough Erne I believe. Fairies do exist.....
Nil Satis Nisi Optimum
I cycle to work
We have one car
It saves tons of cash
It wont on is own save the humans and i doubt the planet cares.