We are still screwed: the coming climate disaster

Discussion in 'Debate and Discussion' started by Jason McCullough, Sep 5, 2012.

  1. Sarkus Hard Cider Gal

    The way the Chinese are going, they're liable to kill themselves all off and significantly reduce their impact on the climate:

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  2. Jason T Keeper of the Elemental Materials

    Wonder if it's possible to do an apples-and-apples comparison of that with the various killer smogs of the early-mid 20th century? (eg this and the similar ones linked at the bottom.) With the London one there's the whole fog issue, whereas Beijing's got the dust.
  3. quatoria Beardy Magnificence

    The damage being done to China by its modern-era repeat of the worst excesses of the Industrial age would be fascinating, if it wasn't so god damned horrifying. Sewage in the soy sauce, choking smog, cities vanishing in the dust storms of rapid desertification, empty towers being built that will never be inhabited... it's like some fever dream. Or nightmare.
  4. RyanMM Magister Mundi Elyscape

    Location:
    Ferndale, MI
    Or boner material for libertarians.
  5. shift6 Magister Mundi Elyscape

    Good album name.
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  6. Jason McCullough Keeper of the Elemental Materials

    Phoenix appears to be screwed.