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Old 10-01-2019, 12:07 PM   #7198 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
Nice straw man argument you have there. That cartoon in no way reflects reality.

Facts are unaffected by your opinion, or mine. Science is the best understanding we have of reality. Science says that we must stop burning all fossil fuels within a decade or two, if we want to avoid the very worst effects.
The IEA believes 7 out of 10 new vehicles sold in 2030 will still be gas burners.
What science says we have to stop burning fossil fuels with in a decade?
I hope you don't mean the laser ipcc report.
Because if that's your conclusion you obviously didn't read any of it.
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