Thread by @DoctorVive

I am deeply frustrated that the @IPCC_CH is calling for "reductions" in CO2 emissions rather than what is required: the virtual elimination of CO2 emissions in the next decades.

I mean, virtual elimination of emissions is what "reaching net-zero CO2 emissions" means!

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"Reductions" is a weak word that suggests only action on the margins, like losing enough weight to tighten your belt by one hole, or something.

ACTION ON THE MARGINS IS NOT WHAT IS REQUIRED

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What political struggle was lost to give us the mixed message that we need to both "reduce" emissions and "reach net zero emissions"?

I feel like I'm in one of those nightmares where you scream at the top of your lungs, but don't make even the smallest sound.

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PS: I am not trying to fault the scientists who wrote this report, who have done heroic work and who are negotiating the representation of science against incredible pressure to be "optimistic" or "neutral." They have put the facts out for everyone to see. This is about politics.

Here is the Press Release from which the screenshot was taken.

ipcc.ch/2021/08/09/ar6…