That's one of the best, most clear eyed pieces on the state of our earth that I've ever read. For several years I've been wondering if we have passed the point of no return with the damage we've done to the planet.
Since I spent the first 50+ years of my life in the West I'm very attuned to water issues and between the uncontrolled growth in Western states, the rise of data center construction, lack of snowpack due to climate change and private equity quietly buying up millions of acre feet of water rights, I don't see how the West can be sustainable in 10 years. But you're correct that fixing those issues is hundreds of times easier than colonizing Mars.
I will be sharing this post with my subscribers tomorrow.
You've answered the question I kept asking myself: Why Mars? Lifeless desert, lethal levels of radiation. Makes no sense! But, of course, it does make sense for the reasons you give, for those who are succeeding through destroying. Of course, it makes sense in a barely regulated capitalist system. My thanks to you for providing devastating clarity, as you do so often!
You should check out what Musk is doing to the air around his Memphis xAI facility. Those people don’t stand a chance. And he’s planning another one in the area. Apparently, no one can stop him.
There is NO Planet B for YOU and ME. There never will be. No need to save this planet, big businesses are raping it & expecting to camp on a new one till this one recovers. WE are not helping it much either. Although longer than your usual "information time-capsules" as I like to call them, this is one of the best & most spot-on that you've written. Kudos to you!
That's one of the best, most clear eyed pieces on the state of our earth that I've ever read. For several years I've been wondering if we have passed the point of no return with the damage we've done to the planet.
Since I spent the first 50+ years of my life in the West I'm very attuned to water issues and between the uncontrolled growth in Western states, the rise of data center construction, lack of snowpack due to climate change and private equity quietly buying up millions of acre feet of water rights, I don't see how the West can be sustainable in 10 years. But you're correct that fixing those issues is hundreds of times easier than colonizing Mars.
I will be sharing this post with my subscribers tomorrow.
You've answered the question I kept asking myself: Why Mars? Lifeless desert, lethal levels of radiation. Makes no sense! But, of course, it does make sense for the reasons you give, for those who are succeeding through destroying. Of course, it makes sense in a barely regulated capitalist system. My thanks to you for providing devastating clarity, as you do so often!
You should check out what Musk is doing to the air around his Memphis xAI facility. Those people don’t stand a chance. And he’s planning another one in the area. Apparently, no one can stop him.
There is NO Planet B for YOU and ME. There never will be. No need to save this planet, big businesses are raping it & expecting to camp on a new one till this one recovers. WE are not helping it much either. Although longer than your usual "information time-capsules" as I like to call them, this is one of the best & most spot-on that you've written. Kudos to you!
Good one Mary! It’s all about the bottom line 😡