Why North America's killer heat scares me

Post by rglover » Fri, Jul 09, 2021, 3:29 PM UTC

myWindoonn wrote: post #187

rglover wrote: post #76

Fearmongering and gaslighting. https://twitter.com/BjornLomborg/status/1410961875899146249 Edit. Please read this and factor it into your understanding: https://science.house.gov/imo/media/doc/Christy%20Testimony_... Edit 2. For the people downvoting me (certainly without considering what I've presented) and others, consider the phrasing here... "killer" heat, "scares" me. It's intentionally emotionally manipulative.

A downvote is too polite. The Pacific Northwest heatwave literally killed dozens of people ( https://www.oregonlive.com/data/2021/07/oregons-heat-wave-de... ). Pick a less stupid hill to die on; preferably one with trees and shade, and remember to drink water.

Post by toomuchtodo » Tue, Jul 13, 2021, 3:51 AM UTC

jonfw wrote: post #134

gruez wrote: post #72

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>Recently been thinking we should reform old style political parties. Instead we get to directly vote for ideological topics which we can vote on, and politicians/parties who adhere to them. I'm not sure whether it's that. Addressing climate change might be a popular policy, but spending money to address climate change doesn't seem to be. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27686289

Gas tax is particularly regressive. People with lower incomes have less access to electric cars, charging infrastructure, and real estate with convenient commutes.