We dont have toilets. So pissing less to the pool is basically best we can do.
Re:Universal Basic Income is Capitalism 2.0
by danw1979 on Thursday July 30, 2020 @02:03AM
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Ignoring the other flaws in the piss/CO2 analogy for a second: I think “using the toilet” here is supposed to mean switching to EVs, renewables, etc.
Re:Universal Basic Income is Capitalism 2.0
by _vertigo on Thursday July 30, 2020 @02:17AM
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Maybe if you explained your metaphor a bit more it would make sense to me - as it stands I'm not really sure what you're trying to say.
I think we should /not/ emit CO2, instead of (just) taxing it, just as I think you'd prefer a clean pool over a dirty pool plus some money.
Yes, taxed CO2 will make things better, but I don't think it will make things good enough, as the CO2 stays in the atmosphere.
Sure, some will try to piss less, but I doubt you’d like to swim in it.
For me, that’s the rational excuse to not rely on carbon tax. Instead, make everybody use the toilet.