In a climate crisis, life becomes a nightmare for those people trying to make sense of the uncertainties. Imaginably, the questions are endless.
- Carbon dioxide is invisible, how do you know when you are in danger?
You are in danger if the CO2 reading at Mauna Loa goes overs over 280 ppmv.
- How long will this danger persist?
Because the atmospheric half-life of CO2 is about 300 years, you should expect the danger to last about 10,000 to 50,000 years.
- How can you reduce the hazard to yourself and family?
When you hear of elevated CO2 concentrations in your area, immediately pull over to the side of the road and stop driving until the concentration returns below 280 ppmv. In addition, reduce your family's requirement for food by between 50% and 100%.
- What level of exposure is safe?
No level of exposure to CO2 concentrations over 280 ppmv is known to be safe.
- How do you get access to vital information in time to prevent or minimize exposure?
Consult NOAA, CDIAC and your nearest V2G association.
- What are the potential risks of acute and chronic exposures?
Potential risks include malnutrition, dehydration,famine, food riots and waves of refugees.
- What are the related consequential damages of exposure?
The most likely consequential damages are national, regional and/or global economic collapse, accompanied by the breakdown of essential services such as electricity delivery, sanitation and medical care. In an extreme case, the death of your civilization may become a possibility.
- Whose information do you trust?
Trust no one - especially not spokesmen for any branch of the energy industry, which includes your Federal Government.
- How do you rebuild a healthy way of life in the aftermath of climate disaster?
You may not be able to. The best way to deal with it is to have a strong community network and no children.
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