>>If the tipping point is, indeed, near, then they are, indeed, wise in having recognized it. But their "hysteria" is misdirected. That's partly how we know it's hysteria. If the tipping point is where the most shrill voices claim it is, then why the call for initiating action that cannot possibly be effected in time? Even if the planet went dark immediately we couldn't fix the atmosphere before the tipping point came and went. So the calls should be for plans to move to high ground, etc., not cut emissions. It makes no sense to start the emissions cutting process after the horse has left the barn. <<
Karen -
Given the fact that the exact tipping point can't be known, as any climatologist would acknowledge, it does make sense to take actions to cut emissions. It may well have an effect in time, or at least mitigate the damage.
It's kind of like quitting smoking after you have emphysema. You might not be able to stop the disease, but you don't have to aid and abet it.
Another analogy would be the first rule of holes. If you're stuck in a hole, the first thing to do is to stop digging.
- Allen |
