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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because at least you are thinking about such problems (unlike too many). I thought similarly back in 1998, many records broken since, we're still here, now glad my children are too and getting educated, to help society get through this. By the way the original post is from Ireland which may not get so much warmer (depends thermohaline circulation...) - maybe stormier, although much (not all) of europe will still be nice to live in 2050, adaptation may include many people relocating.

[–] gmtom 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And will you still feel the same in 20 years time when your children are starving or fighting in wars for fresh water?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I sincerely doubt most people will be starving. Global population should peak about 25% higher than now, agriculture and diets will change and move - adapt, but it won't be equitable. So I do expect my kids may need to fight - in a non-violent way - for a better distribution of water and other resources.

[–] blanketswithsmallpox 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Life is a movie to sheltered internet dweebs like them lol.

Climate change is real as fuck. And unless the people replying are already in hugely disadvantaged 3rd world countries coupled with hazardous terrain susceptible to ocean rise and/or jet stream change, they'll be fine.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LxgMdjyw8uw

Life will always feel like a struggle no matter how utopian our society. It's the natural mode of life to instinctually fight for survival. If there's nothing to fight, our brains literally imagine stuff for us. Hello GAD, Panic Disorder, etc.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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