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Yes, there is no evidence we will "burn". An increase in temperature does not ignite the planet.



I mean you're kind of being a bit silly. I don't think OP is saying we will spontaneously catch on fire and die. I think they are suggesting that vegetation which can only support a certain amount of heat and no water will parish. Also funny enough we can only support a certain amount of heat and no water.

It is pretty apparent that we are going to have water problems in the coming decades. You don't need to be a scientist to put those two together.

I am not saying we can't fix it, I do not hold the same outlook as OP. But we will have problems. Even if you don't believe global warming, there is obvious signs of issues popping up with water, and heat. Mexico, parts of USA, Canada, etc limiting water usage and saying they'll run out if it doesn't rain. That will be a problem.


I think it was metaphorical.


It was emotional manipulation in place of reasoned argument.


The reasoned arguments are well known and have been for decades. Humans are not all that reasoned; emotional argument is often called for.




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