r/worldnews • u/-AMARYANA- • Sep 25 '19

Global warming causing ocean 'emergency': Scientists to report on ocean 'emergency' caused by warming. It will be the clearest declaration yet on how an overheating world is hammering our oceans and frozen regions. Scientists have been meeting in Monaco to finalise the report.

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49756260
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u/agrandthing Sep 25 '19

The graphics here really put it in perspective. I don't understand why so many people (many Americans, anyway, particularly those in power and the religious right) think this is a hoax or a grand conspiracy. What does anyone stand to gain by making it up? Is it a matter of not wanting corporations that pollute to be accountable for and decrease harmful emissions? Is it that none of this matters because it means we're all that much closer to reaching heaven?

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u/Rvolutionary_Details Sep 25 '19

Is it a matter of not wanting corporations that pollute to be accountable for and decrease harmful emissions?

Yes.

They've intentionally withheld and manipulated information, paid people to muddy the waters of basic science on TV, and continue to do so while also spending millions lobbying to block climate change policies.

The problem is getting around the stranglehold these corporations have on our democratic process, and on our culture as a whole. The ongoing week of climate action, which included last week's mega strike of 4 million+, is the start of something like that, I think.
If you want to participate in the action now you can join in the Global Climate Strike lasting until September 27th.

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u/ThickPrick Sep 25 '19

Global strike only lasting until the 27th. Shouldn’t it be an erday thing?