We can plant all the trees we want, but as long as Brazil keeps plowing the Amazon to make room for agriculture it’s a losing proposition. Not only is it one of the world’s largest carbon sinks, its biodiversity is off the charts. I think we need to influence them as badly as we need to change China.
The task seems insurmountable so I kinda see why so many are nonplussed about the issue. We’re on the verge of some great things as a species. Life has never been better for so many of us so it would seriously suck to see that trend reverse.
I have no faith in us changing our habits any time soon. We’re so used to comfort and convenience. It’s going to take a money making venture to solve this somehow. I’m massively behind nuclear. Maybe we can sell it as a stop-gap until other renewables become cheaper. Azure’s ideas are compelling, although I admit to not understanding them fully. If anyone has any carbon capture tech that’s promising I’d like to hear about that as well.
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