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    Ocean acidification and the role of coral

    This is depressing but there is hope, hopefully...


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    Quote Originally posted by Wind View Post
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    Nor here.
    = DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR =

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    Quote Originally posted by Aragorn View Post
    Nor here.
    feriners ... I can see it ...
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    Well that's a bummer. I'll try to summarize some points or perhaps find another source.

    The bottom line is concern over ocean acidification, which most folks seem to be ignorant about, and the search for corals which can tolerate a more acidic environment.

    As with wetlands, when we lose corals, we lose beaches, land and experience vastly more storm damage.

    I sometimes find myself wondering what the end game is for those who know but ignore? Do they not have families they leave this earth to? Do they think they can magically find a safe spot? Do they want to see most people die so there is 'more for them'?

    It's vastly stupid in any case, the short-sightedness and denial. And stupid does hurt. Even those who think they're safe.

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    Quote Originally posted by Dreamtimer View Post
    I sometimes find myself wondering what the end game is for those who know but ignore? Do they not have families they leave this earth to? Do they think they can magically find a safe spot? Do they want to see most people die so there is 'more for them'?

    It's vastly stupid in any case, the short-sightedness and denial. And stupid does hurt. Even those who think they're safe.
    The French have a saying for that: "Après nous le déluge" — the Great Flood will come after us.

    It basically means that whatever shit is going to come out of your irresponsible actions, it'll come after you're already gone, and it is for others to deal with.

    Selfishness, irresponsibility and shortsightedness are the hallmarks of the psychopath's role in society.
    = DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR =

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    The scientists were interesting characters in this piece. One was clearly concerned about the direction the climate is headed in, fearing it's too late and feeling the tragedy of species already lost. One was just all about the science and didn't think scientists should be activists.

    But he could lose his platform for doing the science he loves if things get really bad. He might end up doing a kind of science he didn't sign up for. Something related to remediating devastating effects/events. Not studying and finding new life. Watching it disappear instead.

    We lose treasure that we haven't taken measure of. We're smart enough to know this. But collectively short-sighted.

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