cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/9388627
Record-breaking increase in CO2 levels in world’s atmosphere | Experts issue warning after finding global average concentration in March was 4.7ppm higher than same period last year
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Maybe it wasn’t clear that the goal was to produce less CO2. How about if we make a big banner or something, y’know, to really spell it out.
The increase has been spurred, scientists say, by the periodic El Niño climate event, which has now waned
One can maybe alter emissions, but not much that one can do about El Niño.
El Niño is a certainty. Obviously the emissions are the controllable. Blaming this on El Niño is like shoving someone in front of a moving train and saying nothing can be done about the 5:05 express.
Well I mean, America’s comedy president thought it might be a feasible option to drop nuclear weapons onto hurricanes (allegedly) so I’m sure someone would give stopping El Niño the ol’ college try.
bUt whAt AbOUt trAns pEOpLE? /s
Vast majority of people just don’t give a shit. Honestly, my life and mental health improved so much once I just resigned to the idea that we’re fucked.
You got downvoted, and I don’t like the idea of giving up. But this shit is exhausting and depressing, so absolutely make sure you look after yourself.
It was like drinking poison and expecting everyone else to die. I’m so much happier now that I just said fuck it. Highly recommend
Actually, not only are the vast majority of people aware of man made climate change, they also consider it personally important and a government priorty: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/international-public-opinion-climate-change-2023-appendix.pdf
That’s all good. People, at least where I live, still prioritize their personal comfort over making any changes. Buying that new car, taking that next vacation, etc
It’s great that people are aware. People are simply not taking any action to do anything about it.
That must be frustrating, but try not to let personal experience cloud the bigger picture. More people are willing to take action than you might think: https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2021/09/14/in-response-to-climate-change-citizens-in-advanced-economies-are-willing-to-alter-how-they-live-and-work/pg_2021-09-14_climate_0-01-png/
And people are taking action, here’s some recent examples: https://curious.earth/blog/climate-success-stories/
Things look bleak, and it’s hard to remain optimistic, so it’s more important than ever to take the time to remind yourself of what is going right in the world:
Thank you for sharing some good news! It is indeed so very hard to have even a little bit of hope.
No problem! It’s not easy, as you say. Here’s some links to more positive places on Lemmy that you might find also help improve your mood:
- !goodnews@kbin.social
- !lemmybewholesome@lemmy.world
- !goodnewseveryone@sh.itjust.works
- !upliftingnews@lemmy.world
Try and stay happy Friend!
Good man. I agree 100% - the more warming we get, the bigger of a difference each .1 degree makes. So we should only get more aggressive about climate change the worse it gets instead of giving up.
Until it’s taken seriously, by governments and corporations, I see no benefit in risking my personal mental health thinking about it. Just live life like a hedonist
I absolutely agree that prioritising your own mental health is something everyone should do, but don’t you think that governments and corporations are even less likely to do anything if people like yourself just throw up their hands in frustration and give up?
There are ways of maintaining good mental health, but I’m not sure doing a full 180 is one of them.
It’s certainly helped me! I focus on earning as much money as possible and spending it on things I enjoy. That makes me happy. Wringing my hands and worrying about the impending collapse of the environment makes me very unhappy and angry. Especially when I have zero control over it.
I’m very glad there are stronger people like you however, it gives me hope that maybe we dig ourselves out of this hole. Thank you
Every person i know is prioritizing its comfort. They either dont “believe” in climate change or just dont care about the consequences.
That sounds frustrating but, with respect, evidence suggests otherwise: https://www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/global-surveys-show-peoples-growing-concern-about-climate-change#one
People should vote in elections like they vote in these polls then.
And they do.
I still try to limit my impact but a few years back I realized that going out of my way to do “green” things was mostly pointless. Its like trying to bail water out a boat that people are actively kicking holes in.
Recycling - It almost all ends up in the trash anyway. Fuel Efficiency and green transportation - Why? 90% of people seem to want to drive a giant SUV.
People care about stupid, ineffective, virtue signaling bullshit like plastic straws and not wasting a piece of paper.
If people really cared, they’d ride their bikes or at the very least, reduce their meat consumption. However, a wide majority simply do not care.
It’s easy to lose track of the difference an individual can make to climate change, but you must view it from an appropriate perspective:
https://crowdsourcingsustainability.org/climate-change-can-one-person-really-make-a-difference/
https://theconversation.com/climate-change-yes-your-individual-action-does-make-a-difference-115169
It’s hard to remain positive these days, so please take some time to remind yourself about all the things that are going well in the world:
I noticed my mental health was having serious issues due to climate issues and had to step away. I keep tabs somewhat, try to do what little I can, and hope somehow things will turn around. Years ago, I didn’t see any way we would see our way safely through the Cold War, and then out of nowhere it was over. I see no way out of climate disaster, but hope somehow out of nowhere a solution will present itself for this one, too. That’s the hope I hang on to, and it helps me.
It’s important to take time to appreciate the things that are going well in the world.
As you correctly identified constantly doomscrolling is bad for your health.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-doomscrolling-psychology-social-media-fomo/
Has anyone investigated if Russia has maybe a few too many open gas pipes? Wouldn’t this county massively profit from reduced permafrost and increased climate refugees causing chaos in Europe and other non dictator countries? Is this too much conspiracy? I don’t state this as absolute fact, just some out of the box thinking that could be wrong.
I recall reading years ago that Siberia has enough methane under its ice to cause a feedback loop that would kill everyone if it escaped. So there’s that I guess.
Mmm time to re-read “The Ministry For the Future” I guess…
We need a space blanket to deflect a percentage of UV rays from the sun, and we need it asap
And then what? Carry on until we need an even bigger/thicker blanket?
Just rope a comet and drop it in the ocean. Problem solved.
ONCE AND FOR ALL!
It would just buy us some time to actually address climate change. Currently, we have done nothing except make it exponentially worse. If we don’t have a blanket, we will definitely all die. If we have one, we might get a few years and make it. It’s better than nothing. Literally. It’s the only option.
And our governments agree:
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/climate/global-warming-clouds-solar-geoengineering.html
“Every year that we have new records of climate change, and record temperatures, heat waves, it’s driving the field to look at more alternatives,” said Robert Wood, the lead scientist for the team from the University of Washington that is running the marine cloud brightening project. “Even ones that may have once been relatively extreme.”
Brightening clouds is one of several ideas to push solar energy back into space — sometimes called solar radiation modification, solar geoengineering, or climate intervention. Compared with other options, such as injecting aerosols into the stratosphere, marine cloud brightening would be localized and use relatively benign sea salt aerosols as opposed to other chemicals.
They also have floated the idea of releasing sulfur into the atmosphere, getting the idea from increased warming after shipping emissions (which include sulfur) were reduced.
