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pscot

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17. Reproduction isn't a choice

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #16)

Thu Oct 6, 2016, 01:53 PM

Oct 2016

it's a biological imperative. Individuals may not reproduce, but in the aggregate, we no more have a 'choice' than rabbits. The problem is our raw numbers. We've exceeded the carrying capacity of our planet.

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No country on Earth is taking the 2 degree climate target seriously [View all] NickB79 Oct 2016 OP

Moar windmills. Moar nuculars. GliderGuider Oct 2016 #1

That's a heck of a lot better plan than... FBaggins Oct 2016 #4

Also a heck of a lot better than... GliderGuider Oct 2016 #5

How ironic. FBaggins Oct 2016 #6

Glad you enjoyed it! GliderGuider Oct 2016 #9

And thus is the Fermi Paradox solved! n/t Binkie The Clown Oct 2016 #2

I think that the first paragraph is almost Trump-worthy. mackdaddy Oct 2016 #3

Cow Backpacks Trap Methane Gas July 11, 2008 kristopher Oct 2016 #7

Which no one is actually close to doing, but thanks for playing NickB79 Oct 2016 #8

"Which no one is actually close to doing, but thanks for playing" kristopher Oct 2016 #10

"taking it seriously" == "taking action commensurate with the scale and urgency of the problem" GliderGuider Oct 2016 #12

The peanut gallery always think they understand what's happening, but... kristopher Oct 2016 #13

1.5 billion cows would need a shitload of backpacks.... GliderGuider Oct 2016 #11

Cows aren't the problem. kristopher Oct 2016 #14

People are the problem. nt GliderGuider Oct 2016 #15

Are they "the problem" because of bad choices? FBaggins Oct 2016 #16

Reproduction isn't a choice pscot Oct 2016 #17

That's exactly my take on it. GliderGuider Oct 2016 #18