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Originally Posted by Ark2
Seems that you are completely ignoring the economic consequences of "doing something now". Not sure how you can come to your conclusion honestly while doing so.
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There are economic consequences, no doubt. There are benefits as well. Suppose a company reduces emissions by burning less fuel - they save fuel costs. We've seen businesses improve their environmental footprints already, because it's good business.
Plus there is the opportunity to develop new industries - someone needs to produce alternate energy approaches and products.
I have no idea what the cost benefit ratio is. Let's assume it's bad and there are huge costs. How does that compare to relocating entire populations? Dramatically worsening the climate in Western Europe if the Gulf Stream reverses? Significantly more frequent and costly weather events. Destruction of sea life, extinction of species. Desertification and crop failure on a global scale. Sure these are all worst case, but they are possible, some say probable. Would you take a hit in your standard of living to avert them?
We don't know what's going to happen. Some pretty knowledgable people are predicting the worst but we can choose to ignore them, after all the could be wrong. The question is, do you feel lucky, punk? Do you?