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Showing Original Post only (View all)Could we stop or reverse global warming without substantially reducing our standard of living [View all]
in the US?
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Definitely not and frankly we need some serious reductions in population as well. | |
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If only we could stop or reverse bullshit polls! | |
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Could we stop or reverse global warming without substantially reducing our standard of living [View all]
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
OP
The alternative is not merely a reduced standard of living (whatever that means).
bemildred
Jan 2013
#2
Well i think what it means is say the ability to eat fruits and vegetables in winter
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#4
So your contention is that the we could reduce our dependence on oil without significantly
el_bryanto
Jan 2013
#7
I think our standard of living has been steadily declining since about 1978 or so.
KurtNYC
Jan 2013
#9
It now appears to be a matter of adapting to, not stopping climate change. GROW FOOD.
Fire Walk With Me
Jan 2013
#14
COULD we do it. No doubt. Europeans live a much more environment-friendly life style.
pampango
Jan 2013
#18
Doubtful. But every small sacrifice we make now significantly raises the SOL for our descendants.
raouldukelives
Jan 2013
#24
Sure. Let's just redifine what constitutes a desirable standard of living.
RedCappedBandit
Jan 2013
#28
The problem with these green promises is people think we have a handle on this
NoOneMan
Jan 2013
#34