I suppose that it is human nature to ignore a problem, and then when that problem can no longer be ignored, attempt to find a pain free solution to it. It is only after humans have no choice that they realise that there is no pain free solution and they are forced to act in ways where the consequences of their actions are undesirable, but the consequences of not acting are even more undesirable. So it is with climate change. Continue reading
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