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Re:This month is the planet’s hottest on record by far – and... by ecshafer on Thursday July 27, 2023 @01:56PM (#36897591)
The popular consensus seems to be that global warming is happening. I doubt the few hold outs are actually what is holding back action, as opposed to some powerful and rich organizations getting very rich off it, and a lack of general will to make drastic changes.
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Re:This month is the planet’s hottest on record by far – and... by wombat-man on Thursday July 27, 2023 @03:28PM (#36898853)
Okay well until people start losing elections because they aren't doing enough for the environment I don't think we can expect much to change. People are a lot more worried about their day to day problems for the time being.

Powerful interests working to push back public opinion and paying politicians is an obstacle too though, for sure.

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