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This is the place for discussing the potential collapse of modern civilization and the environment.

Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.

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I’m a climate scientist. If you knew what I know, you’d be terrified too (edition.cnn.com)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Editor’s Note: Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical & climate hazards at University College London and author of “Hothouse Earth: An Inhabitant’s Guide.”

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I don't need to know any more than I know.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

But have you done anything about what you know? An individual can't have a significant effect but collectively we can. The article suggests people join a local climate change activism group. If you can't volunteer, donate. If you can't donate, talk to your friends about joining. And if you can't do any of that just try to stay alive cause you're in a rough fucking spot right now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I just meant I already knew enough to be terrified. And I'm squarely in the "just trying to stay alive" category at the moment, but I try to do as many small things as possible. Even if I can't affect big changes alone, at least I gave a fork.