Bill Nye: 'Not in anybody's best interest to deny climate change'

[Duppers]

https://www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/watch/bill-nye-not-in-anybody-s-best-interest-to-deny-climate-change-1318884419650

And just now on "All In," Chris Hayes had a young meteorologist talking about climate change and how difficult it is to face what's happening, especially if you have young children as he does. He said storms and hurricanes such as Florence are just the beginning! Just the beginning.

I don't yet have a link for that discussion.

[BigmanPigman]

1. I saw that at the end.

It seemed to me like Chris was almost anxious for him to stop talking. Chris didn't seem very supportive and I was surprised. The guy was saying that storms like this will be the norm in 50 years and he wasn't being an alarmist either. The sea level will also rid 8-10 feet within 100 years. I think this is worth giving a little time to especially since they are spending a zillion hours covering the hurricane. They could have been more respectful and given him more time and support. I would have liked to hear more.

[Duppers]

2. It could be that Chris was concerned for his new baby's future?

Folks don't want to hear the bad news and how dangerous the environment will become for their children. (Even my 31yo phd physicist son doesn't want to hear me or his dad expound on the dangers.) Besides, it's probably bad for msnbc ratings.

The guy said it was difficult for him, knowing the truth, because this is his profession. And yet he has to write about it every day. I remember when first reading and absorbing all the bad news, how I went for weeks in such a depression that I'd go into intense crying bouts. And we've seen many DUers who are in denial of the extent of climate change and to what dire measure we MUST take to mitigate it.



Temps in the Arctic remain way above normal, which will release more methane from the seafloor of the Arctic Ocean.
This is a feedback mechanism. I sat in a theater one evening watching Star Wars and began crying because a scene in the movie reminded me what's going to happen to earth, not in our lifetimes but in our children's. This knowledge is crushing.


Here are the "101 Top Web Resources on Climate Change"
https://www.environmentalsciencedegree.com/climate-change/
From general climate change news to specific scientific information.


Thanks, BigmanPigman.


If you have a strong stomach, read this - or if you value your peace of mind, don't....
https://www.environmentalsciencedegree.com/climate-change/

[BigmanPigman]

3. I think it was due to the ratings.

Chris is sharp and already knows this info and he knows it is true and scary. I think he was afraid for his job from the network.

I don't have kids and am dying in a few years so Climate Change won't effect me or my non existent children and grandchildren but that doesn't mean I am sitting back and being passive. I am passionate and an activist. I was also a first grade teacher and taught my students about climate change ( in secret since it wasn't in the curriculum) and they all knew what polystyrene is and why it can't be recycled but plastic can and recycling also uses energy, and so on. I went to the Rise For Climate last weekend and contacted Gov Brown to sign SB100 ( 100% renewable energy in CA by 2045. https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2018/9/11/17844896/california-jerry-brown-carbon-neutral-2045-climate-change
He did sign it!

Thanks for the links. I can handle the info, no problem! 🌡🔥🌀⛈🌊☀️⌛