We are reliant upon the scientific method. Consensus is useful, but often wrong.
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Replying to @bc_nbc
I think we actually agree on this topic, but appear to be in disagreement because we're talking about completely different things.
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
Maybe. I find the blame game useless. Every day I see cases of plastic water bottles in grocery carts. We knew. We know. We do it anyway.
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Replying to @bc_nbc
The only way to stop this is to hold people accountable for their callousness. I'd love to see us start with companies like ExxonMobil.
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
The lawfirms they own will thank you. And, every product you buy will still be provided thanks to big oil.
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Replying to @bc_nbc
Your optimism is inspiring, Becky. You really know how to lift people's spirits
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
Optimism is reserved for fights I can win. Start small; change minds one person at a time. Refuse plastic, garden, walk, bike, buy local.
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Replying to @bc_nbc
I agree, but doubt we have enough time to work on *just* one mind at a time. We need to also take on the Trumps and Exxons of this world.
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The fact that Kyoto and the Paris Accords even exist is testament to the fact that progress *can* be made at an international level.
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Those accords followed acknowledged, personal, gradually increasing threat. Economics is the main driver of both. + for us; - for 3rd wrld.
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Right. And alternative energies are now economically competitive, so perhaps there is hope? http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/solar-and-wind-power-cheaper-than-fossil-fuels-for-the-first-time-a7509251.html …
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