08-08-2024, 12:38 AM
I think climate change is real. However, I am not convinced that humans are the primary driver, although it is certain that we do collectively impact the climate. Historical record seems to indicate that the climate has basically always been changing. After all, the pyramids at Giza once sat adjacent to a flowing river and tropical rainforest. My grandfather owned mountain top property with a shale bed on it that contained layers of sea fossils.
I think where it is reasonable, we should seek to mitigate our own impact. The "crying-wolf" about climate emergency is a lot of hot air pushed out by the greenwashing movement to create demand for electrification. We have investors who have pumped billions into the development of solar, EVs, etc and they want a return on their investment.
Battery & supercap tech probably is the way to go over the long term but the timeframes the lobbyists want to place on the transition are extremely ambitious. It took the US a solid 50 years to build out the gasoline distribution network to the point it is practically ubiquitous. Similar buildout needs to happen for electric and I just don't see the sheer volume of infrastructure and support that needs to be built happening in the 5-10 year sunset dates they keep pushing. Even 20 years is... very ambitious... and will need gigantic amounts of investment.
I think where it is reasonable, we should seek to mitigate our own impact. The "crying-wolf" about climate emergency is a lot of hot air pushed out by the greenwashing movement to create demand for electrification. We have investors who have pumped billions into the development of solar, EVs, etc and they want a return on their investment.
Battery & supercap tech probably is the way to go over the long term but the timeframes the lobbyists want to place on the transition are extremely ambitious. It took the US a solid 50 years to build out the gasoline distribution network to the point it is practically ubiquitous. Similar buildout needs to happen for electric and I just don't see the sheer volume of infrastructure and support that needs to be built happening in the 5-10 year sunset dates they keep pushing. Even 20 years is... very ambitious... and will need gigantic amounts of investment.
