An issue we face is that our opponents are better propagandists than we are, probably in large part because so many of us have studied science so it's repulsive to consider doing it I suppose.
Have done some studying recently on how a few educated Americans were able to break free from the world's superpower 250 years ago. Propaganda was pretty much major tool that helped the most.
Attached: 1 image @martinvermeer@fediscience.org @CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social @earthworm@kolektiva.social Ah yes, here it is. https://www.businessinsider.com/cats-kill-more-birds-than-wind-turbines-despite-trumps-claims-2020-10
However, this must also be viewed in a differentiated manner. Wind turbines rarely kill songbirds, and cats hardly ever catch birds of prey. That is why I did not share this statistic. But of course, you are welcome to do so.
Oh, fair comment.
From my comparatively limited interactions, though, I get the impression that many local opponents to wind power aren't particularly sophisticated.
"Waaargh, windmills kill birds. Waaah.”
Pointing out the existential threat of climate change doesn't have any effect; pointing out that *their* semi-feral cat probably kills more birds than any turbine, however, hits home (so to speak)
Frustratingly, I've more than once seen a neighbour's moggy take down a feathered friend.
OTOH, I've also witnessed the local bobcat taking out gophers and voles, which to be candid is fine by me.
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