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World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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2023-03-30 at 3:11 AM UTCOh the planet's getting hotter, And the ice caps are melting away, But don't you worry, it's just a little water, We'll all be fine, or so they say.
The forests are all disappearing, And the bees are dying off, But who needs them anyway? We'll just eat plastic, that's not so tough.
The weather's getting weird, And the storms are getting strong, But don't you worry, it's just a little wind, We'll all be safe, we'll just hold on.
The oceans are rising up, And the cities are all sinking down, But don't you worry, it's just a little water, We'll all learn to swim, and we won't drown.
So let's just keep on burning, Fossil fuels and all that stuff, Who cares about the planet, We'll just buy another one when this one's had enough. -
2023-03-30 at 3:24 AM UTC
Originally posted by Obbe Oh the planet's getting hotter, And the ice caps are melting away, But don't you worry, it's just a little water, We'll all be fine, or so they say.
The forests are all disappearing, And the bees are dying off, But who needs them anyway? We'll just eat plastic, that's not so tough.
The weather's getting weird, And the storms are getting strong, But don't you worry, it's just a little wind, We'll all be safe, we'll just hold on.
The oceans are rising up, And the cities are all sinking down, But don't you worry, it's just a little water, We'll all learn to swim, and we won't drown.
So let's just keep on burning, Fossil fuels and all that stuff, Who cares about the planet, We'll just buy another one when this one's had enough.
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2023-03-30 at 3:53 AM UTCIf you fill a glass with water and ice cubes, when the ice melts the water level stays the same as it was before the ice melted. Just goes to prove how these clowns lie again and again and again.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2023-03-30 at 4:05 AM UTCIf humans came from monkeys how come we still have Putin
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2023-03-30 at 4:07 AM UTCThe "ice cube in a glass" climate change myth is a false analogy that has been used to suggest that the current global warming trends are part of a natural, cyclical process and not caused by human activities. The myth goes something like this: if you fill a glass with water and add an ice cube, the water level in the glass won't change when the ice cube melts because the ice cube was already in the water. Similarly, the argument goes, the current warming trend is just part of a natural cycle, and human activity is not responsible for it.
However, this analogy is flawed in several ways. Firstly, it assumes that climate change is a slow, gradual process, when in fact it can happen quite rapidly, as we have seen in recent decades. Secondly, it ignores the fact that the melting of ice on land, such as glaciers and ice caps, is a major contributor to sea-level rise, which is already having significant impacts on coastal communities. Finally, the analogy overlooks the fact that the current warming trend is occurring at a much faster rate than any natural cycle in the past, and that human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and other land-use changes, are the primary drivers of this trend.
This myth is a simplistic and misleading analogy that fails to accurately capture the complexity of the Earth's climate system and the role that human activities play in driving climate change. -
2023-03-30 at 4:15 AM UTCThe earth goes through winter and summer cycles because the main mechanism for its heating and cooling is purely it's distance and angle relative to the sun.
These factors are completely unaffected by anthropogenic causes. It is simply human hubris to believe we are significant enough to affect the climate at all. -
2023-03-30 at 4:16 AM UTCWe often see the capitalists fomenting hatred against the Jews in order to blind the workers, to divert their attention from the real enemy of the working people, capital. Hatred towards the Jews persists only in those countries where slavery to the landowners and capitalists has created abysmal ignorance among the workers and peasants.
Only the most ignorant and downtrodden people can believe the lies and slander that are spread about the Jews. It is not the Jews who are the enemies of the working people. The enemies of the workers are the capitalists of all countries. Among the Jews there are working people, and they form the majority. They are our brothers, who, like us, are oppressed by capital; they are our comrades in the struggle for socialism. -
2023-03-30 at 4:24 AM UTCCapitalism and communism are two economic systems that have long been debated as solutions to the economic woes of the world. While capitalism has been blamed for many of the economic problems we face today, seeing communism as a solution to those problems is nothing more than wishful idealism. In this essay, I will argue that blaming capitalism for the world's economic woes is an oversimplified view of the world, and that communism is not a viable solution.
However, blaming capitalism alone for these problems is an oversimplification. Capitalism, like any economic system, is not a perfect system, and it is the responsibility of policymakers to ensure that it operates within certain ethical and social parameters. The negative impacts of capitalism can often be traced back to the lack of regulation, poor governance, and inequality of opportunity within the system.
For instance, income inequality is a significant problem in many capitalist societies, but this is not an inherent flaw of the capitalist system. Rather, it is the result of the failure to implement policies that redistribute wealth, provide access to education and healthcare, and promote equality of opportunity. Capitalism, when governed effectively, can provide a framework for economic growth and social progress.
On the other hand, communism is often seen as a solution to the problems of capitalism. In a communist system, the means of production are owned and controlled by the state, and the distribution of goods and services is based on the principle of "from each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." However, history has shown that communist regimes have often been characterized by authoritarianism, repression, and economic inefficiency.
Communism assumes that people are willing to work hard for the greater good of society, but human nature suggests otherwise. People are motivated by incentives, and in a communist system, there is no real incentive to work hard, innovate, or take risks. The lack of competition and reward for individual effort in a communist system often leads to stagnation and a lack of progress.
Furthermore, the concentration of power in the hands of the state often leads to corruption and abuse of power. Communist regimes have been responsible for some of the worst atrocities in human history, from the Soviet Union's forced collectivization and mass starvation to China's Cultural Revolution and Great Leap Forward. It is clear that communism is not a viable solution to the economic problems of the world.
In conclusion, blaming capitalism for the world's economic woes is an oversimplified view of the world. While capitalism has its flaws, it can be a powerful force for economic growth and social progress when governed effectively. Similarly, seeing communism as a solution to the problems of capitalism is wishful idealism. Communist regimes have been characterized by repression, inefficiency, and corruption, and human nature suggests that it is unlikely to succeed in the long run. The answer to the world's economic problems lies in finding a balance between the individual pursuit of self-interest and the promotion of social welfare, and in implementing policies that ensure equality of opportunity, access to education and healthcare, and protection of the environment. -
2023-03-30 at 5:12 AM UTCIf the ice in the glass melted instantly, the water level in the glass would be exactly the same as it would be if the ice melted over a period of days. Time is irrelevant to the process. Just goes to prove how full of shit these so-called "debunkers" really are.
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2023-03-30 at 5:16 AM UTCWhile it is true that the melting of floating ice such as sea ice does not contribute to sea level rise, the melting of land-based ice such as glaciers and ice sheets does contribute to sea level rise.
Moreover, the ice cube in a glass analogy does not take into account the fact that when sea ice melts, it affects the Earth's albedo, or reflectivity, which can lead to further warming. This is because ice reflects more sunlight than water, so when the ice melts and is replaced by water, more sunlight is absorbed, leading to further warming. -
2023-03-30 at 5:28 AM UTCHumans have long been considered morally special creatures, capable of ethical reasoning and making moral judgments. However, when viewed in the broader context of existence, it becomes clear that humans are not ultimately morally special, and that our utter annihilation would have no absolute moral value. The value of human life and the morality of our actions are not absolute, but rather are contingent on human perspectives and cultural beliefs.
The idea that humans are morally special is based on the assumption that we possess a unique moral status that separates us from other species and entities in the universe. This assumption is often rooted in religious beliefs, which hold that humans are made in the image of a divine being and therefore possess inherent moral value.
However, from a scientific and secular perspective, humans are just one species among many in the universe, and our existence is not intrinsically more valuable or meaningful than that of any other species. In fact, the vastness of the universe and the enormity of time suggest that human existence is ultimately insignificant and temporary. From this perspective, the annihilation of humanity would be just one event in the long history of the universe, and would have no absolute moral value.
Moreover, even from a human-centered perspective, the value of human life and the morality of our actions are not absolute but are rather contingent on cultural beliefs and human perspectives. Different cultures have different values and beliefs about what is right and wrong, and even within a single culture, moral values can vary widely depending on individual beliefs and circumstances.
For example, the moral values of ancient societies differed greatly from those of modern societies. Practices such as slavery, human sacrifice, and animal cruelty were once considered morally acceptable, but are now widely condemned. Similarly, the morality of actions such as euthanasia, abortion, and capital punishment is hotly debated even within modern societies.
This contingency of moral values suggests that the moral status of humans is not absolute, but rather is a product of cultural beliefs and human perspectives. Our moral value is not intrinsic, but rather is constructed through social and cultural processes.
In conclusion, humans are not ultimately morally special, and the value of human life and the morality of our actions are not absolute, but rather are contingent on human perspectives and cultural beliefs. The vastness of the universe and the contingency of human morality suggest that the annihilation of humanity would have no absolute moral value, but would rather be an event that occurred in the long history of the universe. This perspective should not be seen as a justification for immoral actions, but rather as a recognition of the contingency of human morality and the need for ongoing ethical reflection and debate. -
2023-03-30 at 8:45 AM UTC
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2023-03-30 at 12:18 PM UTCHomes evacuated after train carrying ethanol derails and catches fire in Minnesota
This continues to show the collapsed state of the US rail system and how it negatively affects the safety of the surrounding residents and the environment. -
2023-03-30 at 12:34 PM UTCthey should use clean pipelines
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2023-03-30 at 1:05 PM UTC
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2023-03-30 at 1:28 PM UTCDo you not understand that ice floats?
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2023-03-30 at 1:32 PM UTC
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2023-03-30 at 1:35 PM UTCwhy d fuk is so hot owt
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2023-03-30 at 1:39 PM UTC
Originally posted by vindicktive vinny
1- they dont float above water level, which is why only their tips are visible and y ships keep running into them.
2- do you not understand artic and antartic are actually landmasses.
Neither has anything to do with overfilling a glass cuz the earth doesn't have walls like a glass and the ocean can't get full
