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In reply to the discussion: We had all better hope these scientists are wrong about the planet’s future [View all]ladjf
(17,320 posts)6. Yes. And has he tied the unbridled capitalism directly to the climate change?
I would guess that he probably has. But, if not, he should.
Unbridled Capitalism couldn't care less about the environment and conservation. Corporations are designed to make the most money possible with total disregard to the flora and fauna on Earth. Corporations have no trace of humanistic qualities.
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We had all better hope these scientists are wrong about the planet’s future [View all]
Binkie The Clown
Mar 2016
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I didn't want to raise that in a group that may wish to limit discussion to the environment/energy.
merrily
Mar 2016
#5
how fucking insane is it that the GOP is actually endangering the survival of humanity with their
Fast Walker 52
Mar 2016
#11
Senator Sanders completely and totally rejects the preferred route of addressing climate change...
NNadir
Mar 2016
#21
I am not kidding. The environment and climate change trump all other issues with me.
NNadir
Mar 2016
#39
I would also ask, since you claim that there is "conflicting science" on this subject...
NNadir
Mar 2016
#40
I don't read the primary scientific literature on nuclear energy/power, no.
Fast Walker 52
Mar 2016
#41
And the evidence for his "belief" is what? Since you are neither an engineer nor an energy...
NNadir
Mar 2016
#42
Bernie says he listens to the scientists on climate change... so why aren't they telling him
Fast Walker 52
Mar 2016
#43
Joe Romm is not really a primary research scientist. He's a "scientist" dragged out by...
NNadir
Apr 2016
#50
I think I made it pretty clear that I regard climate change as the issue that trumps all others.
NNadir
Mar 2016
#48
thanks-- I'm glad I'm not the only one who was having an issue with what NNadir said
Fast Walker 52
Apr 2016
#57
I'm sure he knows... but if he questioned capitalism more than he has already
Fast Walker 52
Mar 2016
#13
Capitalism is not the cause. It is a symptom of much that is defective in human nature
Binkie The Clown
Mar 2016
#20
Problem is, all those predictions have proven not as fast and not as bad as reality is showing us.
dixiegrrrrl
Mar 2016
#18
Granted, our imagination and abillity to invent appears nearly limitless. But...
Binkie The Clown
Mar 2016
#34
Climate change and the sixth global mass-extinction event is happening now
SoLeftIAmRight
Mar 2016
#46