As reported just this week, the Arctic is now a net source of carbon emissions. There is more carbon stored in the now thawing permafrost than is currently stored in the atmosphere. We are increasing global average temperatures by 0.36 degrees celcius per decade now, meaning we will hit 2 degrees above pre-industrial temps by the late 2030s. At this temperature, all Arctic permafrost starts to irreversibly thaw and the Amazon begins its transition from rainforest to savannah. These conversations are amusing at best in the light of all this. Especially the discussion of the 'choice' of 'degrowth'. As always, physics will have the last say.
@@TheJev25 at this point, the “degrowth” plans aren’t radical enough without significant upfront investments in alternative infrastructure. So yes, “physics will have the last say.”
Great discussion to hear, going to be sharing this around.
Thanks for having us on comrade!
I always enjoy hosting you guys, we mostly agree and even where we may differ, it is always productive.
@VarnVlog Agree with you wholly! Always a pleasure comrade
You two speak the same language. Fantastic podcast and documentary. Thanks both
Props to the thumbnail you've intergrated the profile well
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As reported just this week, the Arctic is now a net source of carbon emissions. There is more carbon stored in the now thawing permafrost than is currently stored in the atmosphere. We are increasing global average temperatures by 0.36 degrees celcius per decade now, meaning we will hit 2 degrees above pre-industrial temps by the late 2030s. At this temperature, all Arctic permafrost starts to irreversibly thaw and the Amazon begins its transition from rainforest to savannah. These conversations are amusing at best in the light of all this. Especially the discussion of the 'choice' of 'degrowth'. As always, physics will have the last say.
@@TheJev25 at this point, the “degrowth” plans aren’t radical enough without significant upfront investments in alternative infrastructure. So yes, “physics will have the last say.”
"Nature bats last" is more pithy