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Originally Posted by Mathgod
Throughout modern history, scientists have been correct a hell of a lot more often than they've been wrong. It's time to get a move on with taking bold action on climate change, and stop clinging to this idea that "maybe they're wrong". Even if they are somehow wrong, what harm will it do to stop spewing mass amounts of toxic fumes into the atmosphere, and instead get our energy from clean sources?
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The harm would be considerable. Billions in the developing world are starving for energy, and to severely hinder their access to it is not something to simply brush aside. There's this notion that I have seen brought forth by the "act now" crowd that states if you are right about climate change, then you have saved the planet, but if you are wrong, well then it's not really a big deal. This is just simply ignorant, and if you seriously can't see the harm that would be caused, then you most certainly shouldn't be rushing to action.