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Re:1500 Private Jets Fly to Davos for Climate Talks by Diederich on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @04:26PM (#18972657)
> Denying the possibility of political solutions

Of course the most viable solutions are largely political; I've never said or implied otherwise.

> When you realize that many banks and financial institutions have huuuge fossil-related assets on their books, you'll realize that an enormous % of the economy is resisting the switch to renewables.

These and related facts have been high on my mind for decades now.

> So please, be very careful not to forget that things always end up being political because we always have to make decisions

I'll never forget that.

I think you need to calm down a bit.

Re:1500 Private Jets Fly to Davos for Climate Talks by rcMgD2BwE72F on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @04:33PM (#18972746)
That was in reaction to the parent comment ("There is no viable solution to climate change through policy or political action."), sorry.
Re:1500 Private Jets Fly to Davos for Climate Talks by Diederich on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @04:40PM (#18972817)
No worries.

This is profoundly important stuff. Likely THE MOST important stuff.

For things that are really important, it's vital, in my opinion, that we lay emotions aside and get as pragmatic and focused as possible.