[XCSSA] Positive feedbacks in global climate

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

[open and honest citation needed]

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8aefbf52-d9e1-11de-b2d5-00144feabdc0.html

X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio wrote:
> No government is willing to make the kind of changes that could  
> prevent nearly unimaginable catastrophes starting soon but building  
> toward mass human die off within 200 years.  Instead, we'll get a  
> photo-op.  Effect from existing Kyoto Protocol was nearly negligible,  
> and governments only want to make that even weaker.  Cap and Trade is  
> inadequate, even direct Carbon Tax probably would probably operate  
> too slowly.  What's required is direct government investment in  
> rebuilding energy and transport systems at least on the scale of  
> military production in the US for WWII, but over 20-30 years.   
> Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 80% over 20 years through  
> efficiency, renewable energy, mass transit, de-exurbanization, and de- 
> militarization, and ramping toward negative net greenhouse gas  
> production in 50-100 years, seeking target of 350ppm CO2 or lower.   
> Instead, the likely outcome in this century is "last man standing"  
> global war which will only accelerate the catastrophes, if not the  
> CO2 doubling and near tripling which will only be delayed a bit by  
> the destruction.
> 
> The movie Road sounds interesting.
> 
> Charles Peterson

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