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Sheril Kirshenbaum Jul 11, 2023

2000

Scientists: “Human activities are adding a tremendous amount of greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere, trapping heat & leading to #ClimateChange. That will lead to more extreme storms, flooding, drought, higher than average temperatures, the loss of biodiversity, wildfires and more.” 📣

Majority: 🥱🦗

2023
* Earth experiences record breaking heat ☀️, intense flooding 🌊, wildfires & smoke 🔥 , coral bleaching 🪸, loss of biodiversity 🌍 *

Majority: HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!?? 😱

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Tim Clancy Jul 11, 2023

@Sheril All true, but even highly persuasive words generally aren't enough to provoke strong action See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Availability_heuristic

Availability heuristic - Wikipedia

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Tim Clancy

@Sheril this likely will have a much more powerful effect (the more visceral the better) Yes I realize it is sadly after the effects of climate change have begun to manifest.