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Originally Posted by skarra
We can certainly measure the increasing ocean water temperatures which has a direct impact on the severity of the storms we've been experiencing. But something that Musk highlighted during his recent conversation with a certain ex-President was the effect the rising levels of CO2 in our atmosphere will have on the human race.
In addition to the need to be moving to a more sustainable energy economy meaning getting away from oil and gas (demonstrating how short sighted a drill baby drill strategy is), he pointed out that as CO2 levels continue to rise we will be subjected to physiological problems like headaches and nausea and then ultimately it even becomes uncomfortable to breathe. The levels we are talking about are 1,000 PPM which based upon on the trajectory we are on will be by the end of this century (the actual trajectory since 1960 has been a straight line upwards thanks to industry and our addiction to fossil fuels - Trends in CO2 - NOAA Global Monitoring Laboratory and Scripps CO2 Program).
So rather than climate change and the warming of our planet, maybe we should be thinking about the problems associated with elevated CO2 levels including our ability to breathe. Based upon that, burning more fossil fuels will only exacerbate that problem. That's at least one thing that I think Musk is getting right.
Food for thought. Makes me want to buy an EV or at least a hybrid next time I buy a car. |
So almost 100 years ago the area of The Villages had a hurricane with wind speeds of 161 to 205 mph. Was there as much climate change then then now? BTW EV's are heavier and go through guardrails on freeways and limited range and a decent one costs $100K. Will stick with my ultra low emissions vehicle rather then charge an electric car with coal fired power plants. See article:
The Villages, FL Hurricane Map and Climate Risk Report | First Street