MeleeMonk
Cartoon Pony Wrangler
Part-time gamer, full-time environmentalist, and member of PAPO (People Against Palm Oil)
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Post by MeleeMonk on Jun 2, 2017 6:12:50 GMT
For those of you who haven't watched the news today (or yesterday, seeing as how it's Friday morning right now), Donald Trump has officially refused to take part is the Paris Climate Change Agreement ( look here for more information about it), which is an oath regarding the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions that every nation on Earth except Nicaragua, Syria and (now) the United States has sworn to. My heart sank when I heard this, but after hearing the enormous amount of criticism directed at Trump for his actions, my faith in humanity has been restored slightly. I think it's utterly embarrassing that the United States is the only country on Earth that denies climate change. It just proves that this country is run by conservative bigots, AKA the same people who put their money ahead of the environment. Very sad. |
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stratogustav
Supreme Overlord
Warrior with Bandana
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Post by stratogustav on Jun 2, 2017 7:44:28 GMT
I would say people should go hiking. If people believe there won't be any environment left for future generations. They may as well go enjoy it while it last.
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
Now With Extra Pulp!
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 2, 2017 8:08:37 GMT
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
Now With Extra Pulp!
Posts: 3,325
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 2, 2017 8:15:02 GMT
MeleeMonk If it makes you feel any better... The mechanics of the US exit are complicated. The terms of the Paris agreement prevent the United States from withdrawing from the pact for four years, which means that the final word on US participation would not come before November 2020 — around the time of the next presidential election. So nothing will change until Trump's second term.
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centipede
CGR Undertow Groupie
It was just one soy latte, I swear!
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Post by centipede on Jun 2, 2017 9:22:26 GMT
Trump pisses people off. So what else is new?
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Balder
Supreme Overlord
Trying to cut down the amount of movies I watch
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Post by Balder on Jun 2, 2017 9:27:46 GMT
It's been a while since we had another environment discussion. *cracks fingers I've read that the climate agreement is non-forceable so there's actually no reason for anyone to back out. Even North-Korea is still in ffs. I agree with you for once on an environment matter MeleeMonk. This was just plain stupid. Anyways, you guys elected him. |
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cobretti
Vanguard Ranger
Strong Arm Of The Law
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Post by cobretti on Jun 2, 2017 10:28:01 GMT
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billspreston
Cheru Wing
I wrote Max Reebo's first 3 hits
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Post by billspreston on Jun 2, 2017 13:37:11 GMT
You can tell me the most tinfoily stuff about globalists, secret psyops and Carol Channing and I'll hear you out, but how in the heck can people say there's nothing wrong with pollution/environmental destruction etc?
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
Now With Extra Pulp!
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 2, 2017 14:47:42 GMT
It's been a while since we had another environment discussion. *cracks fingers Take it easy. You want to wind up in Weenie Hut General? |
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Cervantes
Off-Brand Transformable Robot
A former Incompetent Evil Commander (XP: 2423)
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Post by Cervantes on Jun 2, 2017 21:53:37 GMT
You can tell me the most tinfoily stuff about globalists, secret psyops and Carol Channing and I'll hear you out, but how in the heck can people say there's nothing wrong with pollution/environmental destruction etc? This is the thing I never understand: even if someone thinks humans have no effect on climate changes, this still wouldn't justify not caring a bit for the environment. I'm now imagining a climate change denier in a wasteland, with all the forests destroyed, no clean water, but saying "Hey, the climate is still the same, so I was right!" |
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Balder
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Trying to cut down the amount of movies I watch
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Post by Balder on Jun 3, 2017 0:50:43 GMT
You can tell me the most tinfoily stuff about globalists, secret psyops and Carol Channing and I'll hear you out, but how in the heck can people say there's nothing wrong with pollution/environmental destruction etc? This is the thing I never understand: even if someone thinks humans have no effect on climate changes, this still wouldn't justify not caring a bit for the environment. I'm now imagining a climate change denier in a wasteland, with all the forests destroyed, no clean water, but saying "Hey, the climate is still the same, so I was right!" You know your shit Cervantes. It's tragic how many people blatantly pollute without giving a shit. Global Warming aside, we should still care about having a clean environment. |
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scipioafricanus
Cartoon Pony Wrangler
Sega Does What Nintendon't... except the 32X
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Post by scipioafricanus on Jun 6, 2017 10:50:52 GMT
For every country, they can declare their own milestones. This is nothing more than the Kellogg-Braind Pact.
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 6, 2017 10:58:35 GMT
For every country, they can declare their own milestones. This is nothing more than the Kellogg-Braind Pact. If that's true, why not just adjust the targets? Why pull out altogether? |
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Balder
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Trying to cut down the amount of movies I watch
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Post by Balder on Jun 6, 2017 14:01:36 GMT
MeleeMonk If it makes you feel any better... The mechanics of the US exit are complicated. The terms of the Paris agreement prevent the United States from withdrawing from the pact for four years, which means that the final word on US participation would not come before November 2020 — around the time of the next presidential election. So nothing will change until Trump's second term. IF he gets another term. |
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 6, 2017 16:31:15 GMT
MeleeMonk If it makes you feel any better... So nothing will change until Trump's second term. IF he gets another term. I'm from the future. Trust me on this. |
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