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Originally Posted by belsarius
We cannot sustain our lifestyles right now, and we need to make hard choices. But it is much easier to listen to someone tell me how we don't need to change than someone telling me I do. Even when all of the evidence available says that if we don't, we are going to be in serious trouble in only a couple more generations.
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I assume a lot the criticism/resistance to an energy transition (which I am 100% for in a sustainable and reasonable way) is that it affects the 'standard of living', particularly of the upper-middle and upper classes (based in old wealth and often times wealth derived from resource-based industries). Those in these groups don't want to talk about this, because deep down, this - as you said - hints at affecting their quality of life, which is something they'll fight tooth and nail to avoid. Republicans basically pride themselves in maneuvering around this discussion. It really is the elephant in the room.
I agree with you - there needs to be a fundamental change in lifestyle to adjust to a newer, more sustainable reality which involves EVERYBODY making adjustments. It won't be easy, but it will be necessary, and the sooner we start having these discussions the sooner we can start adjusting to the new realities of the 21st century.