Apologies if I missed one that has already been held. But I saw a member census of beehaw, which was really interesting. I'm not suggesting gathering of any personally identifying info, but more generally getting a sense of who is here on kbin.
This is the problem, people have been quietly talking about this issue and trying to convince people for decades. Barely anything has happened. Protest is supposed to be inconvenient. Not sure whether this type to protest works, but the quiet, passive way certainly doesn't.
Curious to know, I’d heard “lemming” used in a semi derogatory way, since “a person who unthinkingly joins a mass movement, especially a headlong rush to destruction” is the dictionary definition. It seems to be the first thing to come to mind as to what you’d call a Lemmy user....
Couldn't agree more, and the data just backs it all up. I'm guessing well get another 40 degree summer this year. As for the people, I'm assuming it's extreme denial from people who feel like they can't do anything/feel powerless.
Yeah it's the same headline almost every month, every year. The heat we currently have in a humid climate and without air con isn't very fun. I'm assuming everyone will be fitting air con in the next few years.
We live very close to a river and according to some of the projected climate chnage flooding maps a lot of the riverside areas and lower land areas near the mouth will just be gone. Dont think it's quite sunk in for people the potential impact climate chnage it going to have
Yep, I just imagine really depressed climatologists just pointing to things saying 'see, see!'. Everything does seem to be ramping up this year, but then it's been every year basically. We all need to work out how to make a meaningful change before it's too late
It is maddening, we seem to be stuck watching this happen in slow (well faster now) motion. I think a lot of people don't know exactly what to do, and while we try and make personal changes really we need government to regulate, cut subsidises etc.
An updated analysis of the annual UK temperature records from the Met Office shows that since 1884 all of the UK’s ten warmest years have occurred since 2002; whereas none of the ten coldest years have occurred since 1963.
Oil giant Shell warns cutting production 'dangerous' (www.bbc.co.uk)
I don't know about you but I'm sure glad the chief exec of Shell cares about our futures.......
OC Can we have a kbin census?
Apologies if I missed one that has already been held. But I saw a member census of beehaw, which was really interesting. I'm not suggesting gathering of any personally identifying info, but more generally getting a sense of who is here on kbin.
'I’m here for my grandchildren': Two pensioners storm Wimbledon court to demand climate action (www.euronews.com)
Found a can of UK beans in the USA! (i.imgur.com)
US considers 'sun blocking' to cool the Earth: What is it and does it really work? (www.euronews.com)
#1 won by a landslide! Thanks for all the voting and feedback everyone! Now, what is his name? 🤔
Edit: Vote on the poll for a name!...
What are your thoughts on being called Lemmings if this platform becomes a staple?
Curious to know, I’d heard “lemming” used in a semi derogatory way, since “a person who unthinkingly joins a mass movement, especially a headlong rush to destruction” is the dictionary definition. It seems to be the first thing to come to mind as to what you’d call a Lemmy user....
UK weather: hottest June since records began - Met Office (www.bbc.co.uk)
We seem to be breaking new records constantly at the moment....
Where (which country) are you guys all from?
Maybe we could add a new comment with just the country name if the it wasn’t listed yet, and upvote otherwise....