Just 5 years left to stop climate change

[Human No More]

Originally Posted by Isard

We may be in trouble if something happens depending on our hypothetical actions.

Confidence.

Exactly.

All the nimbyism regarding solutions to the problem is what is endangering the world. Without that, there would not be any new coal/oil power stations built and even the ability to shut extant ones down before the end of their operational life (something this prediction does not talk about).

Originally Posted by Icu

People have been saying this for literally decades.

Exactly. Oil was going to run out in the 80s 90s 2000s 2010s 2020s, right? The world was going to end in 1988 1992 1994 2000 2012. When people believe something will happen, they will always keep setting the date further forwards when it doesn't turn up.

Originally Posted by Clarke

This is somewhat sensationalist. Look at what the reasoning is:

But that's not correct; they can be shut down in a matter of days, if the need arises.

(Note to mention ignoring the possibility of reversing it.)

It's called a political agenda.