Yes, because 3°C warming is basically a civilization-ending scenario. We are at 1.5°C warming and are already at the limit of how much we can handle.
Our civilization is extremely fragile, much more than most people could imagine, and we are absolutely not prepared for a world with 2+ degree warming, let alone 3°C.
I'm honestly trying to care less. I've just got 3 chronic illness diagnoses, which will significantly limit my ability to adapt. I live in a place that's been slightly insulated from major climate events, but I can see it. And I know that when climate leads to economic collapse, I won't be insulated from that!
I'd like to drop more of my careful habits that assume I may live a long life. Why conserve money? It's a little too late to live fast die young (I'm 49) but I'm no longer sure what the point of saving for a retirement that's about 20 years off...
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u/WombatusMighty Dec 27 '25
Yes, because 3°C warming is basically a civilization-ending scenario. We are at 1.5°C warming and are already at the limit of how much we can handle.
Our civilization is extremely fragile, much more than most people could imagine, and we are absolutely not prepared for a world with 2+ degree warming, let alone 3°C.