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forfunmoney t1_j8vhjtr wrote

Hey Everyone. I appreciate the chance to ask a question. This is a real question. I am in the Solar business. In fact my firm only works on the reduction and production of green energy. There is no possible way to achieve 100% renewable energy because there is not enough raw material to do so. With that said, if this is such a serious issue (affects everyone now and in the future ) why aren’t the scientist boycotting worthless industries that cause massive damage. E.g. fashion industry, movie industry, food channel, entertainment, etc… we all know first hand that these industries waste and kill millions every year. Wouldn’t it be a good start to sanction or tax these first? Outside of minimal educational pieces they are 95% worthless to the future of mankind. Second question. We all know that iPhones and technology is depleting the planet of precious resources. Most of which are outside of the US. Is the work that minorities are doing in 3rd world countries worth an iPhone? This may be outside of your wheelhouse but as a good scientist should, consider other facts that can bring this back to reality. Thank you in advance.

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mit_catastrophe OP t1_j8ydu64 wrote

Thanks for your question. We think that 100% renewable energy might be an elusive goal, but anything we can do to put less CO2 in the atmosphere is of interest. As scientists we recognize that many industries contribute disproportionately to CO2 emissions. The question then becomes how to develop appropriate policies to deal with problems in which different groups may have different views as to what is important and should be prioritized. As we say elsewhere in this thread, the democratic process probably has an important role to play here.

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forfunmoney t1_j8yhaww wrote

I understand what you are saying but it was the democratic process that got us here. China and other countries our size do not have same regulations. Will only reducing the Western Hemisphere CO2 actually do what is needed if this is an actual crisis.

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