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I don’t necessarily agree with that person, but he didn’t deny climate change, only that humans are at the cause, and, in a not so delicate way suggested that climate change studies may not be accurate and may be colored by politics.

What if (Man Made) climate change was simply a set of natural processes and feedback loops? Wouldn’t alternative energy be better? Absolutely. It’s quieter, more efficient, and cleaner, especially nuclear energy. But a lot of the malthusian politics and negativity would have to go. Perhaps you could have a bigger house and not feel guilty about it? Maybe you won’t shame a neighbor for having another kid? Perhaps millions of people in the developing world can live a better life without being told they should stop to save the planet.




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