Scary stuff
The decline of species , the decline of environments , virus growth , climate change
Experts reckon unless we see massive change , we have had it
Lots of talk from the world leaders but its all nonsense
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Scary stuff
The decline of species , the decline of environments , virus growth , climate change
Experts reckon unless we see massive change , we have had it
Lots of talk from the world leaders but its all nonsense
Turn off the lights
Amazed this hasn't had any replies so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY
It is scary stuff. Despite being one of the cleverest animals on the planet, mankind has fcked things up very badly.
It was Attenborough giving it to us straightQuote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
Nothings going to change though
Over population in the developing world, and the resultant resources needed to feed and house that population, is the main cause.
Stopping shagging is the way forward.
apparently its the west and China most at fault , converting lands into cattle ranches and the deforestation associated with that .Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
I thought it was overpopulation but apparently it isn't
Available on i player , must watch TV
Very powerful programme.
1 in 8 species facing imminent extinction. Biodiversity eroded. Habitat loss. Predicted Covid-19 type pandemics every 10 years.
On top of global warming, extreme weather events, loss of ecosystems and the earth's lungs!
It could have been even harder hitting!
Since 1970 we have snagged this planet big timeQuote:
Originally Posted by jon1959
Much of it down to man's greed and making a profit.Quote:
Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY
Yup, and keeping people poor, which contributes hugely towards profit and exploitation. I've always wondered whether a huge worldwide programme that forced countries into lifting people out of poverty, with fantastic health care and Education provision, living standards etc would contribute massively towards improving our chances against the destruction of the planet. Put people in a position where they have the power and intelligence to make informed decisions and counter government policy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric the Half a Bee
Without a doubt, but you've got more chance of stopping the earth orbiting the sun by using a toothpick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuerto
As long as the world's economy depends on "growth" we've had it I'm afraid.
Absolutely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gofer Blue
George Carlin has the answer to this particular issue as he does For many others.
https://youtu.be/uHgJKrmbYfg
Absolutely......global warming 9aka now climate change) is the biggest con in history. There IS no global warming since records. There are LESS natural disasters than previous years. How can they say 1 in 8 species facing extinction when they don't even know how many species there are. DO you realise how they gauge that??Quote:
Originally Posted by Wash DC Blue
The planet is fine - it has ALWAYS changed over the millennia.
Who do you think is behind it? Who's making the money?Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
Fear them up and they’ll consume.
Attachment 4053Quote:
Originally Posted by SLUDGE FACTORY
this image hammered it home for me, humans and our livestock account for almost all of the animals on earth
Only mammals. Insects out number us by a massive factor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
yes and bacteria outnumber them by a massive marginQuote:
Originally Posted by lardy
An interesting chartAttachment 4054:
Yes but I'm not sure they're animals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
during any of the previous peaks the earth didn't have to support 7.5 billion + humans and their livestock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
but that is just it......it has made no discernible difference to the temperature. Over population is the biggest threat. Shortages of food/water/essential minerals. Mind you Earth does seem to adjust its population from time to time by one means or another.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Well it's probably not going to be discernible on a million year scale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan
You haven't fully understood climate change, and why this change is different from previous temperature increases.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maurice Swan