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This is the place for discussing the potential collapse of modern civilization and the environment.

Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.

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I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too (edition.cnn.com)

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Editor’s Note: Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical & climate hazards at University College London and author of “Hothouse Earth: An Inhabitant’s Guide.”

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[–] [email protected] 34 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I believe what he knows. I know that I'm powerless to stop it. I'm just riding it out.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 8 months ago

If you'd read the article you'd know that dealing with and preventing that exact feeling of powerlessness is precisely what the whole article is about.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I've been beyond powerless. Im about 20 years old and don't have the finances nor the knowledge to do anything about this fuck shit show

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Seems to me the two biggest personal changes one can make are related to diet and transportation.

Realize the destructive nature of the animal agriculture industry, as well as the automobile industry and adjust accordingly.

Go vegan, and swap car for ebike. Hopefully inspiring others to do the same eventually.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

If you did this for 1000 people, it would not make a difference. This must be changed at an industrial level or it will never work.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

If youre talking strictly about emissions being impacted, what youre saying is close enough to accurate, still, it would make a difference, only a small one. The thing is theres a long list of destructive effects of these two industries, therefore, not supporting them reduces there harm in many more ways than just emissions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

So stop thinking about it. Build a life for yourself. Have fun. Get drunk. Make friends. Go fishing. There's no good reason to obsess over things beyond your control. If it's going to happen, and you're powerless to do anything about it, then it's going to happen regardless of what you do. You might as well enjoy what you can, while you can, and then deal with shit when shit happens.