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As a starting point, the burning of fossil fuels, and to a lesser extent deforestation and release of methane are responsible for the warming in recent decades: Graph of temperature as observed with significant warming, and simulated without added greenhouse gases and other anthropogentic changes, which shows no significant warming

How much each change to the atmosphere has warmed the world: IPCC AR6 Figure 2 - Thee bar charts: first chart: how much each gas has warmed the world. About 1C of total warming. Second chart: about 1.5C of total warming from well-mixed greenhouse gases, offset by 0.4C of cooling from aerosols and negligible influence from changes to solar output, volcanoes, and internal variability. Third chart: about 1.25C of warming from CO2, 0.5C from methane, and a bunch more in small quantities from other gases. About 0.5C of cooling with large error bars from SO2.

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We can’t normalize climate catastrophe. Biden must act (thehill.com)
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Note how this includes a call on people to turn out in New York City on September 17

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[–] crusa187@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Individual actions can’t fix problems of a systemic nature. We need governmental policy and enforcement to lead us towards salvation.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Strangely, I both agree and disagree with your comment. It takes everyone to make the progress we need regarding climate change.

[–] crusa187@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yeah, ultimately that’s pretty much true. We all need to make the change together, but government needs to provide the structure for the transition, and the motivation for those who would rather pretend everything’s fine.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

There are actually people out there willing to live totally off the grid, no electricity or nothing. I have respect for people that have the nerve and the skill to do such things, but in most areas you're legally required to have electricity.

Like WTF? Once upon a time, electricity basically didn't exist (well it did, but humans weren't generating it). Then it became a neat invention for the rich. Then it became a convenience. Then it became mandatory...

Seriously, how are we ever going to have options when energy is literally forced upon us?

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

Ok, I'm living in a solar powered RV, sold my car and travel around on an electric scooter. Now I just need to convince billions of other people to do the same..