Kevin Anderson is a champion. He is honest, he's a great communicator and he tells it like it is. We are failing dismally. Massive and immediate change is now required. Let's do it!
Kevin is one of the few academics/experts in this arena that has the trust and respect of virtually everyone. Kevin calmly but passionately explains the facts as they are understood today. We would do well not just listen to Kevin but to act on what he says, though as he suggests we are have already left it very late to bend the curve anywhere near where it needs to be, to avoid passing many of the tipping points that we are approaching.
Always direct and to the point, Kevin Anderson. Just what we need. That said, you referred to the 1.5 degrees of warming. We are effectively beyond this now. As you say, action now just got harder!
One day. First comment for the algorithm. Thanks Kevin. Moved to WNC in anticipation of warming. Helene disabused me of finding a climate change refuge. Changes will come for us all, wherever we go. 3:46
Oil is the largest, wealthiest, most powerful industry in the history of the world. At this point, given 30+ years of failure, it needs to shrink by 95+% in the next 5-10 years. The very wealthy, powerful people who run the industry, & the politicians they’ve purchased, are unwilling to accept this hard reality.
KEVIN, Snoopy Says “I have seen the enemy - he is us”. We must activate a massive public education program with the objective of making people realize that it is us - the average person, who has to stop using fossil fuels. My kids use fossil fuels like there is no tomorrow. - and the fossil fuel corporations are happy to supply the demand. I remember in the. 40’s. In the UK a massive advertising program “is your journey really necessary?” And today it is surprising how often I find that the trip I was proposing can easily wait until tomorrow, when it can be combined with another task. Can you save a liter of gasoline today - and every day? This will make a big impact if everybody does it.
I like insights more when the don't fly in too late. "We have not been brave enough - and now we are scared" Stressed ppl make more mistakes than usual - politicians as well.
'a suite of other ecological challenges' (6 mins) ; that's why other indices should regularly be discussed - perhaps tracking indicator species (or groups) would grab public attention - insects are first in line but tracking birds eg. the swallow family could do better; big cat populations tell the tale of human encroachment such as built surfaces; whale populations depend on healthy seas, fish and plankton. etc Creatures are at least visible unlike CO2 and besides there are many sceptics out there - tangible and visible indices would strike deeper in the minds of western dwellers
The average American doesn't care what happens to his next door neighbor as long as it doesn't affect him personally. Birds? The damn things shit on his cars.
I live in Alberta Canada. Good efing luck with that. I think when the AMOC shuts down then the majority of people will wake up, but by then it will be too late. But before then there will probably have already been a major Famine somewhere in the world. I could say more, but why bother. I'm 60. I have seen a lot of change. My children's generation haven't seen as much change, so it's the same to some of them. It's always been like this to them.
"1.5" is a horrible framing. Hansen's 350ppm max was more on the helpful side. Anderson hasn't read all of the literature done by social scientists over the last 150 years that has been speaking about systemic problems and the fundamental causes of human action.
There should be some kind of whistleblower-law which keeps the truthsayers safe from losing their livelyhood. And also some protection from denialist bs hate talk.
so which god-among-men will we all agree to arbitrate truth from error ? Science depends upon sifting which only comes through discussions, debate and further research
It's all very well a good but he does not touch on what needs to be discussed. We need to have reached net zero on global warming emissions by 2050. We have done nothing to slow the release of greenhouse gases. I will give one example of what we must consider. The estimates for the percentage of total emissions due to meat production range from 14% to 18%. Think about this for a bit.
I suggest doing a bit of digging on "net zero 2050". For a 50% chance of not exceeding 1.5°C (assuming the Lamboll et al carbon budgets are correct), then a straight line reduction from today's emissions to zero emissions would see a zero date late in 2032. For "well below 2°C" the straight-line zero date is around 2050, but that assumes we start reducing globally in January! Add in some political and technical inertia, and the zero date is nearer 2040-45, and for CO2 (i.e. almost all fossil fuels) that is real zero not some net-zero accountancy scam.
Thank you, Kevin for being so frank, open and honest! We need more like you!!👍👍👍
Kevin Anderson is a champion. He is honest, he's a great communicator and he tells it like it is. We are failing dismally. Massive and immediate change is now required. Let's do it!
Kevin is one of the few academics/experts in this arena that has the trust and respect of virtually everyone. Kevin calmly but passionately explains the facts as they are understood today. We would do well not just listen to Kevin but to act on what he says, though as he suggests we are have already left it very late to bend the curve anywhere near where it needs to be, to avoid passing many of the tipping points that we are approaching.
Always direct and to the point, Kevin Anderson. Just what we need. That said, you referred to the 1.5 degrees of warming. We are effectively beyond this now. As you say, action now just got harder!
the amazing Kevin Anderson, I saw him talk many years ago at London University, if only he was listened to back then
Such clarity. Finally someone who says it as it is
One day. First comment for the algorithm. Thanks Kevin. Moved to WNC in anticipation of warming. Helene disabused me of finding a climate change refuge. Changes will come for us all, wherever we go. 3:46
I always listen to Kevin.
Succinct, highly relevant and vital for scientists, campaigners and people.
Better than the best.......
Oil is the largest, wealthiest, most powerful industry in the history of the world. At this point, given 30+ years of failure, it needs to shrink by 95+% in the next 5-10 years. The very wealthy, powerful people who run the industry, & the politicians they’ve purchased, are unwilling to accept this hard reality.
Kevin Anderson calls out the bullshit. Much respect.
KEVIN, Snoopy Says “I have seen the enemy - he is us”. We must activate a massive public education program with the objective of making people realize that it is us - the average person, who has to stop using fossil fuels. My kids use fossil fuels like there is no tomorrow. - and the fossil fuel corporations are happy to supply the demand. I remember in the. 40’s. In the UK a massive advertising program “is your journey really necessary?” And today it is surprising how often I find that the trip I was proposing can easily wait until tomorrow, when it can be combined with another task. Can you save a liter of gasoline today - and every day? This will make a big impact if everybody does it.
I'm screaming at my proofreading. 😮
Brilliant man. Honest. Has extensive knowledge
I like insights more when the don't fly in too late.
"We have not been brave enough - and now we are scared"
Stressed ppl make more mistakes than usual - politicians as well.
'a suite of other ecological challenges' (6 mins) ; that's why other indices should regularly be discussed - perhaps tracking indicator species (or groups) would grab public attention - insects are first in line but tracking birds eg. the swallow family could do better; big cat populations tell the tale of human encroachment such as built surfaces; whale populations depend on healthy seas, fish and plankton. etc Creatures are at least visible unlike CO2 and besides there are many sceptics out there - tangible and visible indices would strike deeper in the minds of western dwellers
The average American doesn't care what happens to his next door neighbor as long as it doesn't affect him personally. Birds? The damn things shit on his cars.
Thanks Kevin for trying.
And there still replacing the gas pipes in my street 😩😩😩
I live in Alberta Canada. Good efing luck with that. I think when the AMOC shuts down then the majority of people will wake up, but by then it will be too late. But before then there will probably have already been a major Famine somewhere in the world. I could say more, but why bother. I'm 60. I have seen a lot of change. My children's generation haven't seen as much change, so it's the same to some of them. It's always been like this to them.
"1.5" is a horrible framing. Hansen's 350ppm max was more on the helpful side.
Anderson hasn't read all of the literature done by social scientists over the last 150 years that has been speaking about systemic problems and the fundamental causes of human action.
There should be some kind of whistleblower-law which keeps the truthsayers safe from losing their livelyhood. And also some protection from denialist bs hate talk.
so which god-among-men will we all agree to arbitrate truth from error ? Science depends upon sifting which only comes through discussions, debate and further research
It's all very well a good but he does not touch on what needs to be discussed. We need to have reached net zero on global warming emissions by 2050. We have done nothing to slow the release of greenhouse gases. I will give one example of what we must consider. The estimates for the percentage of total emissions due to meat production range from 14% to 18%. Think about this for a bit.
I no longer eat meat for this reason.
I suggest doing a bit of digging on "net zero 2050". For a 50% chance of not exceeding 1.5°C (assuming the Lamboll et al carbon budgets are correct), then a straight line reduction from today's emissions to zero emissions would see a zero date late in 2032. For "well below 2°C" the straight-line zero date is around 2050, but that assumes we start reducing globally in January! Add in some political and technical inertia, and the zero date is nearer 2040-45, and for CO2 (i.e. almost all fossil fuels) that is real zero not some net-zero accountancy scam.
To be fair to Kevin, he was only given three questions to answer and did not have time to say everything