tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post4923019218542531131..comments2024-03-22T05:20:44.167-07:00Comments on The Disaffected Lib: Elizabeth May - How Covid-19 Could Change Us - If We're Lucky.The Mound of Soundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-68825504585178755262020-03-26T08:01:07.508-07:002020-03-26T08:01:07.508-07:00That's not too far off the mark, PLG. There is...That's not too far off the mark, PLG. There is a group that sees climate change as something today's young and the generations after them will have to cope with. There's a well-documented reluctance by this group to sacrifice now for people they don't know and never will. <br /><br />How this pandemic will affect that attitude of course can't be known until it's in the history books but, judging by how the paper products aisle is still empty, I don't have a lot of confidence in humanity.The Disaffected Libhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135599782685108764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-2699180505799464522020-03-26T00:19:00.502-07:002020-03-26T00:19:00.502-07:00I have been thinking that the resistance to action...I have been thinking that the resistance to action on climate change comes from a societal feeling that we're untouchable. We've felt that no matter what the facts it can't happen to us, business as usual is unstoppable, humans are in control. <br /><br />The pandemic is currently putting a substantial dent in that feeling. People are suddenly being made aware in no uncertain terms that we are NOT in control, that bad things CAN happen. I'm hoping that lasts for more than ten minutes, long enough to help us come to grips with climate change and take some long overdue action. Don't have a clue whether it will, though.Purple library guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01930984683714519212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-12314286168670539652020-03-23T23:50:37.963-07:002020-03-23T23:50:37.963-07:00All intriguing ideas, Phillip. You've spent a ...All intriguing ideas, Phillip. You've spent a good while on this. There's a flow to your thinking. Thanks.The Disaffected Libhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135599782685108764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-65918424765024336442020-03-23T23:38:45.268-07:002020-03-23T23:38:45.268-07:00We are going to need spare parts for a variety of ...We are going to need spare parts for a variety of future disasters, including a potential mutation. Power transformers. A way to effectively decontaminate different surfaces needs to be researchers using virus in human fluid secretions as well as airborne. Airport hangars, airplanes and trucks can be decontaminated and power transformers are light weight enough to transport easily. When a mining community is already afflicted, workers can reopen a mine. A mini-wave will follow cessation of SD-ing. It shouldn't be 18 months as this will result in a winter wave. It should end next May at latest. Certain supply chains can be decontaminated and function. Watyer utilities where there are lighter parts that can fit in a trucks; these parts should be made. Climate controls parts housings should be made, perhaps with a copper coating. Essentail elderly staffers for such should train a younger replacement. Our WW2 veterans should be givens vaccines and every opportunity to tell their lifes tales now using tele-media. We will need winter decontaminated indoor places and summer parks to wait out the heat waves. A tent coffee shop anti-viral should be ready ASAP with markings 10 meters apart on the ground. Cleaners can be trained to disinfect COVID.Phillip Huggannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-91479010741071933942020-03-23T22:11:11.773-07:002020-03-23T22:11:11.773-07:00We're spectators to a riveting play, Cap. It&#...<br />We're spectators to a riveting play, Cap. It's one of those great mysteries where you never really know how it turns out until you, yourself have reached that end.<br /><br />Interesting times, eh?The Disaffected Libhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135599782685108764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-62321452568257306592020-03-23T17:52:42.600-07:002020-03-23T17:52:42.600-07:00The Covid-19 pandemic is showing a speeded up vers...The Covid-19 pandemic is showing a speeded up version of the climate change dynamic - scientists calling for immediate and fundamental change, with right-wing extremists denying the science and prioritizing economic growth at the cost of human lives. So far, Trudeau's been following the science. It'll be interesting to see if he stays the course after Trump does an inevitable 180 to prioritize the economy.<br /><br />CapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-2989530228845928662020-03-23T13:07:48.325-07:002020-03-23T13:07:48.325-07:00That is an iffy proposition, Owen. Across the West...That is an iffy proposition, Owen. Across the West, societies are divided. Social cohesion has been weakened.<br /><br />The United States is the worst of the lot when it comes to tribalism. I don't know if they can hold the American people together. The Disaffected Libhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13135599782685108764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32931256.post-7512459884345501142020-03-23T10:56:30.879-07:002020-03-23T10:56:30.879-07:00Tribalism will not get us through this, Mound. We ...Tribalism will not get us through this, Mound. We will need our better angels -- if we still can call on them.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.com