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MD Jazz

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lukeanddad said:
L2 can stand up for himself, but it is frustrating to see people conflating two distinct actions that are causing environmental problems. Of the 1m species that are threatened, how many are due to us/humans encroaching on habitats Vs climate change?

I agree that overpopulation is the greater risk, I just wish there is a solution that doesn’t see us with an average global population age of 60 by 2050!

Compulsory euthanasia is the answer. Cap it at 65, then we don't have to worry about retirement age, funding retirees, aged health care etc.
 

MD Jazz

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Coburgtiger said:
2. We already have action on our increasing population. Our growth is not exponential. The rate of growth has been declining for the last 50 years. Meanwhile the rate of increase in CO2 in the atmosphere has been increasing for the last 50 years.
3. Increasing population is a non issue if your impact decreases. Impact on the environment is the thing we want to address. Obviously, one way is to eradicate people, but we like people

2. Is the population increasing or decreasing or maintaining? You sound like a politician. The rate of growth is declining so its OK? WTF?

3. Whilst I agree we have to reduce our emissions and renewables are the answer you really think any of what we do will make squat difference to the overall CO2 in the atmosphere? Do you think India/China will care what we do here in Aust if its not financially convenient for them?

https://qz.com/india/1581665/indias-carbon-emissions-growing-faster-than-us-china-says-iea/

https://www.eco-business.com/news/india-and-china-drive-global-uptick-in-carbon-emissions/
 

MD Jazz

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Not all is going to plan in India & China

https://www.sustainability-times.com/low-carbon-energy/coal-burning-in-china-and-india-has-seen-a-hike-in-co2-emissions/
 

LeeToRainesToRoach

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Coburgtiger said:
It is pretty hilarious that all the conservatives and deniers have suddenly jumped on the over population train.

Yes, I just suddenly changed my tune.

Ian4 said:
some say global warming is the biggest threat to life as we know it. i disagree. IMO overpopulation is the real problem.
LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Just posted this exact sentiment on the GW thread without realising this thread existed. Will read in full when I have time.

2. We already have action on our increasing population. Our growth is not exponential. The rate of growth has been declining for the last 50 years. Meanwhile the rate of increase in CO2 in the atmosphere has been increasing for the last 50 years.

It's not exponential?

World+Population+Over+Time.jpg


How do current temps compare with temps the last time CO2 was at 400ppm?

That difficulty in connecting CO2 to temperature is such a nuisance.
 

Coburgtiger

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LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Yes, I just suddenly changed my tune.

It's not exponential?

World+Population+Over+Time.jpg


How do current temps compare with temps the last time CO2 was at 400ppm?

That difficulty in connecting CO2 to temperature is such a nuisance.

Population growth has been exponential if you start at homo heidelbergensis. It hasn't been for the last 50 years.

Not surprised that you still haven't suggested any actual action to take.
 

LeeToRainesToRoach

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Coburgtiger said:
Not surprised that you still haven't suggested any actual action to take.

I don't know the universally acceptable answer. There probably isn't one. China's one child policy has put the brakes on. Good luck implementing it in Africa.
 

Coburgtiger

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LeeToRainesToRoach said:
I don't know the universally acceptable answer. There probably isn't one. China's one child policy has put the brakes on. Good luck implementing it in Africa.

Why not here? We're all on the earth.
 

LeeToRainesToRoach

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Coburgtiger said:
Why not here? We're all on the earth.

Immigration accounts for two thirds of our population growth and is commanded by economic imperatives. Maybe the economic models can be looked at.

One child per family or cuts to immigration? Which policy would you go with to win an election?
 

Willo

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LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Immigration accounts for two thirds of our population growth and is commanded by economic imperatives. Maybe the economic models can be looked at.

One child per family or cuts to immigration? Which policy would you go with to win an election?

Be hard for me to give one of mine back ;D
 

Coburgtiger

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LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Immigration accounts for two thirds of our population growth and is commanded by economic imperatives. Maybe the economic models can be looked at.

One child per family or cuts to immigration? Which policy would you go with to win an election?

How does immigration affect global population?
 

Brodders17

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LeeToRainesToRoach said:
I don't know the universally acceptable answer. There probably isn't one. China's one child policy has put the brakes on. Good luck implementing it in Africa.

foreign aid often aids slowly population growth but increaseing levels of education, and providing education about, and options for, birth control.

Trump tried (not sure if he was successful) to outlaw American foreign aid to be given to any org that was in any was involved in abortions.
 
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easy_tiger

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LeeToRainesToRoach said:
One child per family or cuts to immigration? Which policy would you go with to win an election?

I had cuts to my testicles.

Didnt win me any elections,

But certainly gave mrs, easy the confidence to climb back on the horse.

LeeToRainesToRoach said:
Are we still talking about Australia or have you moved the goalposts?

You dont need to be a rocket surgeon to work out you wouldn't give the slightest stuff about immigration from Syria to Greece.

This whole population thing is a red herring as the science becomes overwhelming for even the most ardent denier.

You really reckon if ebolla wiped out a billion Africans,

that the first world wouldn't be emitting their Co2 by the end of the week?

nah, you're backing the wrong horse fellas,

plastic bags is where its at. them, and composting. maybe a few cherry tomatoes amongst the azaleas as well. permaculture and that.
 

LeeToRainesToRoach

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Brodders17 said:
foreign aid often aids slowly population growth but increaseing levels of education, and providing education about, and options for, birth control.

Trump tried (not sure if he was successful) to outlaw American foreign aid to be given to any org that was in any was involved in abortions.

Nigeria is projected to have a larger population than the US in 30 years, and Boko Haram is ensuring those people don't get educated.

Don't agree with Trump on that one. Should keep his local politics, local.
 

KnightersRevenge

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In the below image follow the black line. You will see the real actual emission drop sharply as the ETS comes online around 2007. That drop facilitated "carbon credits" which are being used to pay for the absolutely nothing the conservatives have been doing since they took power, shown by the big arrow.

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mrposhman

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KnightersRevenge said:
In the below image follow the black line. You will see the real actual emission drop sharply as the ETS comes online around 2007. That drop facilitated "carbon credits" which are being used to pay for the absolutely nothing the conservatives have been doing since they took power, shown by the big arrow.

D8cCuPFV4AAF53j

Not just the conservatives. You realise that labor included in their environmental plan a large increase in International carbon credits.

It appears that no-one actually wants to try and address this issue within Australia.

My view is simple, solar subsidies should be brought back in. Economically they make a lot of sense compared to large scale replacement of power stations. More solar power being created directly by homes and businesses will reduce the reliance on new power stations when older ones are decommissioned.
 

AngryAnt

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The tragedy of that graph is that we were coming out of the GFC and we managed to significantly reduce emmissions and the economy was just fine.
 
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easy_tiger

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Hows how these *smile* think not destroying our earth is like doing your tax.

they essentially want their cooked books of emissions targets franked

so they pump a bit more Co2 up there.

A genius dystopian sci-fi author couldn't make this *smile* up.
 

KnightersRevenge

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easy said:
Hows how these *smile*s think not destroying our earth is like doing your tax.

they essentially want their cooked books of emissions targets franked

so they pump a bit more Co2 up there.

A genius dystopian sci-fi author couldn't make this sh!t up.

Still salty easy? They're all in it for what they can get out of it I reckon. Maybe Wong, Wilkie might have some integrity. I'd be hard pushed to name another.
 
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easy_tiger

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KnightersRevenge said:
Still salty easy? They're all in it for what they can get out of it I reckon. Maybe Wong, Wilkie might have some integrity. I'd be hard pushed to name another.

Nah over the pain of the election.

a bloke helped my 18 year old daughter and her boyfriend out of a jam in a remote car breakdown.

towed them 3hours, fixed their car and not only didnt charge her, but sent them off with $100.

pretty much what I would do for young people far from home and in need.

It reminded me, that despite the psycho and greedy running the show,

there's heaps of good and kind people in the world and you just have to be good and kind yourself as much as you can

while the nasty pricks all knife each other.

that's the best ive got.