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Environment & Energy

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6. Decreasing emissions is necessary but not sufficient

Thu May 30, 2024, 10:00 AM

May 2024

We need to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, not stabilize it (as “Net Zero” policies hope to do.)

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K&R for exposure. Think. Again. May 2024 #1

The US has reduced carbon emissions Old Crank May 2024 #2

Decreasing emissions is necessary but not sufficient OKIsItJustMe May 2024 #6

Just barely. 2naSalit May 2024 #3

It is too late. At this point, the only hope are pockets of humanity Mr.WeRP May 2024 #4

"What has posterity ever done for ME?" GiqueCee May 2024 #5