Can’t believe there are idiots that still deny climate change. Here in the MENA (Middle east + North africa, basically arab world) it’s been brutal, frequent droughts, dangerous air quality and insane levels of heat in summer (and average days too, but it’s only 33 celsius right now so not too bad). 1,300 people died last year in my city alone
Can’t believe there are idiots that still deny climate change.
Yep. The signs are all around us, even in Northern Europe. Not so far north that melting glaciers are a thing, but shorter and warmer winters, earlier spring, burnt grass in summer (this has never been a thing in Finland), disruption of long-standing weather patterns…
Most “sensible” deniers nowadays claim it’s not human made. For them I always keep this xkcd handy.
And the most common sentiment about climate change right now among KTU civil engineer students is “oh stop shoving this climate bullshit down our throats” and it isn’t even exclusive to the fucking students.
We had 2 snowfalls this winter here in Austria and summer regularly hits 30+ for multiple weeks. No snow = no melting water reservoir… Yet our people vote for a Partie that still calls it a hoax. We’re so fucked.
I guess it’s similar to the situation in Germany, though a few years further in the development.
Right wing populism, lack of political education, populist media outlets, centre politicians adopting right wing policies in an ill-fated attempt to get their voters back, a population generally dissatisfied with the establishment due to the consequences of neoliberalism, etc.
Jesus christ what the fuck. I live in a gulf state so i’m not as affected as much as algerians for example, but if this goes on the death toll is going to absolutely sky rocket.
Makes even less sense now that people think it’s fake…
G’day mate, yeah us hot regions are getting screwed faster and harder by climate change. One saving grace is we’ve been building places to handle the heat for longer.
Hope you aussies are doing well in this. ACs are genuinely a necessity here, i was incredibly surprised that they didn’t air condition every single building in european countries.
What’s even funnier is that my country’s infamous for shit climate handling + huge use of fossil oils, we’re causing our on collapse xd. Hopefully we’ll become net-zero and actually adhere to the pledges. Hopefully you all will too :D
Australia is a big country with trucks delivering stuff everywhere which makes for a huge part of out climate contribution. Per capita we’re in the doghouse for emissions standards, fortunately there’s not a lot of us.
Perhaps the denial is more widespread there because in the wealthy oil dictatorships there is no other industry, at all. The saudi dictator is trying to diversify but let’s not kid ourselves, the economy is still 95% oil
Night Trains for European Routes.
I do this regularly for all my long distance travels. It’s unfortunately more expensive than flying, but it’s better for the environment and you don’t really lose time as it’s over night.
Most flights aren’t long distance, but “I want to get wasted 1000kms away on a 30€ easyJet Fare with the boys”
And even for the long distances in Europe, if the political will is there you could have High Speed Night Trains
We should focus on reducing the emissions we can easily reduce right now. As I’ve said, intercontinental travel is not a huge part of plane travel/emissions in Europe.
You can make synthetic fuel from CO2 and lots of electricity, and researchers say, that this might be something for those long flights. But it will make them much much more expensive.
Can’t believe there are idiots that still deny climate change. Here in the MENA (Middle east + North africa, basically arab world) it’s been brutal, frequent droughts, dangerous air quality and insane levels of heat in summer (and average days too, but it’s only 33 celsius right now so not too bad). 1,300 people died last year in my city alone
But yeah… climate change is a hoax. 🙄
Yep. The signs are all around us, even in Northern Europe. Not so far north that melting glaciers are a thing, but shorter and warmer winters, earlier spring, burnt grass in summer (this has never been a thing in Finland), disruption of long-standing weather patterns…
Most “sensible” deniers nowadays claim it’s not human made. For them I always keep this xkcd handy.
Until the Gulf Stream Current collapses. Then it will be nice and cold.
For those affected by it. But it’s called global climate catastrophe for a reason.
Nothing against you, but I know that some people would use that argument in earnest.
Hmmmm source? Clearly it’s fake because it doesn’t affect me! /s
I’ve had 33 degree summers in Lithuania and they were absolutely brutal.
And the most common sentiment about climate change right now among KTU civil engineer students is “oh stop shoving this climate bullshit down our throats” and it isn’t even exclusive to the fucking students.
Makes me mad listening to it.
I’ve gotten used to 30+ degree weathers, but i’m especially concerned for the coming summer/next years.
We had 2 snowfalls this winter here in Austria and summer regularly hits 30+ for multiple weeks. No snow = no melting water reservoir… Yet our people vote for a Partie that still calls it a hoax. We’re so fucked.
Uneducated on austrian politics; why are people voting for this party? Dunno who they are, but from your comment it sounds stupid to vote for them.
I guess it’s similar to the situation in Germany, though a few years further in the development.
Right wing populism, lack of political education, populist media outlets, centre politicians adopting right wing policies in an ill-fated attempt to get their voters back, a population generally dissatisfied with the establishment due to the consequences of neoliberalism, etc.
It is like cyberegg speculated. Right wing anti immigration populism party.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/algeria-experiences-highest-levels-heat-stress-2024-global-temperatures-breach-15c
Temperatures around 50°C with “feels temperature” almost at 60°C. I know some people use saunas at 60°C
Jesus christ what the fuck. I live in a gulf state so i’m not as affected as much as algerians for example, but if this goes on the death toll is going to absolutely sky rocket.
Makes even less sense now that people think it’s fake…
No problemo - let’s us just ban reports on this while increasing fossil fuels consumption and eating more meat. There, problem solved.
People in arid regions are practically roasting alive in the heat??? Yum more meat for us 😋
G’day mate, yeah us hot regions are getting screwed faster and harder by climate change. One saving grace is we’ve been building places to handle the heat for longer.
Hope you aussies are doing well in this. ACs are genuinely a necessity here, i was incredibly surprised that they didn’t air condition every single building in european countries.
What’s even funnier is that my country’s infamous for shit climate handling + huge use of fossil oils, we’re causing our on collapse xd. Hopefully we’ll become net-zero and actually adhere to the pledges. Hopefully you all will too :D
Australia is a big country with trucks delivering stuff everywhere which makes for a huge part of out climate contribution. Per capita we’re in the doghouse for emissions standards, fortunately there’s not a lot of us.
Perhaps the denial is more widespread there because in the wealthy oil dictatorships there is no other industry, at all. The saudi dictator is trying to diversify but let’s not kid ourselves, the economy is still 95% oil
Middle East and North Africa
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Can’t believe planes and cars are still allowed
Electric vehicles + public transport should be encouraged way more. What’s the replacement for planes tho?
Night Trains for European Routes.
I do this regularly for all my long distance travels. It’s unfortunately more expensive than flying, but it’s better for the environment and you don’t really lose time as it’s over night.
Most flights aren’t long distance, but “I want to get wasted 1000kms away on a 30€ easyJet Fare with the boys”
And even for the long distances in Europe, if the political will is there you could have High Speed Night Trains
I’m not european and it’s pretty unheard of to use trains to reach other gulf states (like kuwait, UAE oman etc) but it makes sense.
What about travelling to other continents? I’d assume there’s no alternative to that.
We should focus on reducing the emissions we can easily reduce right now. As I’ve said, intercontinental travel is not a huge part of plane travel/emissions in Europe.
You can make synthetic fuel from CO2 and lots of electricity, and researchers say, that this might be something for those long flights. But it will make them much much more expensive.