Climate Change thread

[hackey lad 3,955]

4 minutes ago, tinfoilhat said:

Are you ignoring the message or just using somebody's wealth to have a pop at them? And if it's the latter, why do you give the likes of rees mogg a free ride?

Or  Thornbury or Benn . Just for balance

[Mister M 1,609]

53 minutes ago, tinfoilhat said:

Are you ignoring the message or just using somebody's wealth to have a pop at them? And if it's the latter, why do you give the likes of rees mogg a free ride?

Because to the likes of some in the Telegraph and the Spectator, to be middle or upper class and not even be socialist, but to have a sense of social justice is to be a 'traitor to your class'.  Sadly they've swallowed the myth - hook, line and sinker that to be a 'proper' socialist you have to be poor. Though of course on those occasions when the poor do speak out against the rich, they do so because they are 'jealous' and indulging in the 'politics of envy', or being 'class warriors'. 

I've no problem with the rich owners of the Telegraph and the like pursuing this line - of course if I were rich I wouldn't want those with power and wealth speaking out about the unfairnesses of the system. What does make me laugh is people usually at the bottom of the pile simply parroting the line that if your wealthy then it is the height of inconsistency to care about inequality or the environment - as if the two are mutually exclusive

Edited April 18, 2019 by Mister M

[Anna B 1,401]

Unfortunately climate change is a world issue, and when did they ever agree on anything? 

 

World leaders gather together at places like Davos to discuss, but there are too many conflicting interests.

 

Usually making money is at the expense of the planet, and the money making team wins everytime. Sure, treaties are signed etc etc etc, but are they properly implemented? Are they enough? 

 

Nothing will be done until it affects these money men / powerful decision makers, personally and profoundly. They can raise £600 million in a day for Notre Dame, but can't insist on subsidised building regs, say, for grey water systems, solar panels and turbines on tops of all new buildings, a better public transport system that works well. or electric cars that ordinary people can afford, reduced packaging etc etc..... it's not rocket science, but it does need investment in infrastructure and a will to make the changes.

[alandrea0 16]

Global warming and climate change is inevitable, we have done so much damage to our planet and it will only get worse.

We talk, and talk and talk and very little action is taken, because not enough people care about our planet, too many people in power just care about money, their greed and own life style.

Donald Trump is a good example...

It's only when catastrophic events take place and millions of people are being killed! When infrastructure, land and valuable assets are being lost! That's when those in power will start to act. 

Protesters need to target those in power and the people powerful positions..

We need to start boycotting more companies..

We need to persist day after day after day and never let this protest end.

Our children and children of the future deserve to live a life on a planet that isn't going to kill them prematurely. 

 

[retep 68]

30 minutes ago, alandrea0 said:

Global warming and climate change is inevitable, we have done so much damage to our planet and it will only get worse.

We talk, and talk and talk and very little action is taken, because not enough people care about our planet, too many people in power just care about money, their greed and own life style.

Donald Trump is a good example...

It's only when catastrophic events take place and millions of people are being killed! When infrastructure, land and valuable assets are being lost! That's when those in power will start to act. 

Protesters need to target those in power and the people powerful positions..

We need to start boycotting more companies..

We need to persist day after day after day and never let this protest end.

Our children and children of the future deserve to live a life on a planet that isn't going to kill them prematurely. 

 

Wait while the rest of the world get a computer and all the modern trimmings, you aint seen nothing yet.

[Anna B 1,401]

2 hours ago, alandrea0 said:

Global warming and climate change is inevitable, we have done so much damage to our planet and it will only get worse.

We talk, and talk and talk and very little action is taken, because not enough people care about our planet, too many people in power just care about money, their greed and own life style.

Donald Trump is a good example...

It's only when catastrophic events take place and millions of people are being killed! When infrastructure, land and valuable assets are being lost! That's when those in power will start to act. 

Protesters need to target those in power and the people powerful positions..

We need to start boycotting more companies..

We need to persist day after day after day and never let this protest end.

Our children and children of the future deserve to live a life on a planet that isn't going to kill them prematurely. 

 

This is so true. Unfortunately those wealthy and in power are able to protect themselves from such onslaughts, so go for the thing they hold dearest - their money. Boycott companies, and companies that sell their products. Harm no-one but vote with your feet, and spread the word, let people know why you do what you do. 

[woolyhead 15]

1 hour ago, Anna B said:

This is so true. Unfortunately those wealthy and in power are able to protect themselves from such onslaughts, so go for the thing they hold dearest - their money. Boycott companies, and companies that sell their products. Harm no-one but vote with your feet, and spread the word, let people know why you do what you do. 

How long will that method take to solve the problem? How long have we got?

[woolyhead 15]

If the love of money and power etc only lasts for say 20 years after which no one can live on this planet, what will those who love their greed think of it then?

[Anna B 1,401]

5 hours ago, woolyhead said:

How long will that method take to solve the problem? How long have we got?

Personally, I'm not against civil disobedience, but it is being portrayed in a very negative way in the media.  And even these methods take years. Change should have started years ago.

[hackey lad 3,955]

Emma Thompson flies 5,400 miles to take part in climate change protest

[hackey lad 3,955]

To read poetry

[Mikes10 10]

Here is a guide to what you can do about climate change.

 

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20181102-what-can-i-do-about-climate-change