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Environment & Energy

ananda

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2. That is a good question.

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Sat Jul 19, 2025, 05:50 AM

Saturday

Over many years the level of denialism and
even complacency among the believers has
always been very disturbing and disappointing
to me.

But where we are now is much worse since
we've degressed to downright insanity over
this issue (and all other crises we are facing
due to over population and irresponsible use
of energy.)

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