This was my answer to a respectable and intelligent young person who objected to my tweets of hopelessness today. I'm removing their identity out of respect. But.
Action. Towards the goal.
Action. Towards the goal.
2. I do not believe that CO2 emission reductions by themselves are enough, but any immediate reduction without leading emissions would be good.
Most of the prescriptions are "emit a bunch of carbon now, and then *someday*...
But not slowing down. Works immediately.
Most of the prescriptions are "emit a bunch of carbon now, and then *someday*...
But not slowing down. Works immediately.
3. It is known, anywhere where facts are stored, that because of air resistance, gas mileage drops sharply above about 25 - 35 mph. The higher the speeds, the higher the drop.
Have you ever stood out in a 70 mph wind?
Going 70 through the air is exactly the same thing.
Have you ever stood out in a 70 mph wind?
Going 70 through the air is exactly the same thing.
4. So, everyone who personally cares about climate change responds to that fact by slowing to an *absolute maximum* of the posted speed limit everywhere all the time.
And fairies dance in the yard and leave rings of mushrooms.
And fairies dance in the yard and leave rings of mushrooms.
5. The day I go out in traffic and you can tell the people who believe about climate change and simple grade school science because they're all going 5 mph under the speed limit, I'll grant you a glimmer of optimism.
Until then - nope. Waiting for the government is forever.
Until then - nope. Waiting for the government is forever.
The Lovin' Spoonfuls "Do You Believe in Magic" is the global theme song of the climate movement. And I don't. Sorry.
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