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[-] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 14 points 11 months ago

Perhaps too important to leave to politicians versus scientists

The scientists who constantly publish papers saying we're all going to die if we don't do something drastic immediately? You think they're going to have a problem with this?

[-] streetfestival@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

I obviously don't think climate scientists will have a problem with the intent behind this, nor do I.

My only concern is investing (money, time, attention) in initiatives that don't have a good chance to succeed. Implementation scientists and policy experts would also be involved under what I was proposing. Others in this post seem to think this plan is more likely to succeed than me - and I'm not an expert, so maybe I'm wrong - and I hope I am

[-] Pxtl@lemmy.ca 12 points 11 months ago

The problem is that the correct way to do this that lets the economy itself find the most efficient and effective way to eliminate emissions? That's carbon pricing. No need for the government to pick winners and losers, just make everybody pay for the emissions and then businesses and individuals will invest in green solutions because nobody likes wasting money.

And despite that being the economics-oriented market-based, scientific, conservative solution, the "Conservatives" freaking hate it.

And they can destroy it with the stroke of a pen.

So the Liberals need to find solutions that are sticky. Things that can't be destroyed with a pen. Things like charging infrastructure, and insulation, and green power. Things made of concrete and wires.

[-] streetfestival@lemmy.ca 5 points 11 months ago

Interesting points!

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