A new report shows that the world's top 1% is responsible for double the emissions of the entire bottom half of the planet. The conclusion is clear – to fight climate change, we have to fight the ruling class.
  • @chad1234
    4•4 years ago

    Sadly it appears that capitalism will not be overthrown in time to avoid the 2 degree rise by 2030

    climate change may end up extending the life of capitalism by stimulating demand for air conditioners, new construction in cooler areas and sea walls.

    • @TeethOrCoat
      4•4 years ago

      may end up extending the life of capitalism by stimulating demand for air conditioners, new construction in cooler areas and sea walls.

      I don’t know how you came to this assessment when we’ve all seen how the US reacted to the wildfires and COVID. I expect stuff like that to happen in socialism (PRC built 2 hospitals immediately for example during COVID) instead.

      • @chad1234
        1•4 years ago

        Yes the US will do a minimalist response, but this will still be a huge amount of spending, but much less than any Green New Deal etc

        Fires: No attempt made to upgrade California power infrastructure, many wealthy companies and households bought emergency generators for their own use

        Seawalls: they will build seawalls around places they care about: London, Manhattan, Venice, Netherlands. Other places will be allowed to go underwater - Bangladesh, New Orleans, South Florida, Pacific Islands