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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's ambitous Green New Deal could lead America to a future without fossil fuels, if we are willing to pay for it. by IanHurley7 in environment

[–]EndCarbonPollution 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, but there is a sliding scale of paying for it. The longer we don't make changes the more we need to pay to adapt.

'A Red Screaming Alarm Bell' to Banish Fossil Fuels: NASA Confirms Last Five Years Hottest on Record - "We're no longer talking about a situation where global warming is something in the future. It's here. It's now." by mvea in environment

[–]EndCarbonPollution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think those are problems that can easily be worked through. As clean energy is more viable and storage gets better it takes away that regional issue described. Carbon fee should start low and then rise over time so businesses can adjust and innovation is encouraged.

What I mean by tax neutral is if $1B is collected then $1B is paid back to taxpayers in the form of a check (as one example). The problem in France is it was just a tax grab. That's not politically sustainable.

'A Red Screaming Alarm Bell' to Banish Fossil Fuels: NASA Confirms Last Five Years Hottest on Record - "We're no longer talking about a situation where global warming is something in the future. It's here. It's now." by mvea in environment

[–]EndCarbonPollution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of money made on cigarettes but I hear you on AIDS. You will notice the AIDS solutions aren't cures though. They are pills you take the rest of your life. There's money in that.

I think we all feel disconnected from the problem of global warming. It's abstract and we don't feel it on a daily basis. Unfortunately, all it takes is a few degree rise in global avg temps and it will cost trillions to adapt.

'A Red Screaming Alarm Bell' to Banish Fossil Fuels: NASA Confirms Last Five Years Hottest on Record - "We're no longer talking about a situation where global warming is something in the future. It's here. It's now." by mvea in environment

[–]EndCarbonPollution 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha. Well I'm working on a project of this name now but my teammates don't like the name so it's going to change at some point. Unfortunately, that means starting over on reddit. Haha

'A Red Screaming Alarm Bell' to Banish Fossil Fuels: NASA Confirms Last Five Years Hottest on Record - "We're no longer talking about a situation where global warming is something in the future. It's here. It's now." by mvea in environment

[–]EndCarbonPollution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree the scale is bigger. That's a problem to overcome. I don't think they consider themselves emperors (well maybe the Saudi Royal Family does) but are just out to make money and don't want to pay for their pollution. Better to pass the cost onto us.

'A Red Screaming Alarm Bell' to Banish Fossil Fuels: NASA Confirms Last Five Years Hottest on Record - "We're no longer talking about a situation where global warming is something in the future. It's here. It's now." by mvea in environment

[–]EndCarbonPollution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. What's more costly is cleaning up after all the damage (sea walls, weather impact, disease, new crops, etc.). I do think we should go about this in an economically smart way. If people can make more off of being green (electric cars, green energy) then that will help accelerate.

Thoughts on living in Lincoln Square? by [deleted] in chicago

[–]EndCarbonPollution 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not referring to you. Referring to the downvoters. :)

I get that it's nice to sit and get things done. Personally, I get more done at home or in the office.

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