You are quite naive to think the environmentalist goal was ever a good faith effort to save us from a climate change disaster. The environmentalists are generally Malthusians who want to eradicate capitalism and reduce the global population. Thus, they overtly oppose any solution that permits continued economic growth and human prosperity while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions. I am a climate realist. Climate change is real (it’s constantly changing ~ naturally) and we can do nothing about it. We can however, protect ourselves from a dangerous inhospitable climate using machines powered by reliable and cheap fossil fuels indefinitely until affordable and reliable technologies are developed to replace fossil fuels. Also, the claim that most people believe climate change is a serious threat to humanity may be true in Europe and Canada, but surveys consistently have shown it does not even rate in the top ten most important issues in the US or in the rest of the world.
Surveys reveal that people are driven by short-sighted personal interest. No surprise. That's why we elect leaders who hopefully are better informed and can consider long term threats and opportunities.
I don't agree that it is realism to delay the transition off of fossil fuel cars. It would never have happened (it's already a fait accompli) without a push from government. Frankly, it is happening now only because China followed a government plan for a decade that has put them in an enviable, commanding global market position.
I do share some of your view of the foolish goals of the environmentalists.
You are quite naive to think the environmentalist goal was ever a good faith effort to save us from a climate change disaster. The environmentalists are generally Malthusians who want to eradicate capitalism and reduce the global population. Thus, they overtly oppose any solution that permits continued economic growth and human prosperity while simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions. I am a climate realist. Climate change is real (it’s constantly changing ~ naturally) and we can do nothing about it. We can however, protect ourselves from a dangerous inhospitable climate using machines powered by reliable and cheap fossil fuels indefinitely until affordable and reliable technologies are developed to replace fossil fuels. Also, the claim that most people believe climate change is a serious threat to humanity may be true in Europe and Canada, but surveys consistently have shown it does not even rate in the top ten most important issues in the US or in the rest of the world.
Surveys reveal that people are driven by short-sighted personal interest. No surprise. That's why we elect leaders who hopefully are better informed and can consider long term threats and opportunities.
I don't agree that it is realism to delay the transition off of fossil fuel cars. It would never have happened (it's already a fait accompli) without a push from government. Frankly, it is happening now only because China followed a government plan for a decade that has put them in an enviable, commanding global market position.
I do share some of your view of the foolish goals of the environmentalists.