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1. 300d ago

   The world is constantly in flux, and we’ve only been logging climate data for the past hundred years. I believe we can slow environmental change and curb disasters through technology and engineering.'... moreThe world is constantly in flux, and we’ve only been logging climate data for the past hundred years. I believe we can slow environmental change and curb disasters through technology and engineering. I'm not religious, but even the Bible is filled with stories of environmental catastrophe. The Middle East, for example, was once wet and lush but gradually became drier over time. If you study the history of oil, you’ll find that many of the places where it’s now extracted were once dense, wild jungles.  Less

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2. 300d ago

   Whether or not global warming is a threat to humanity, I could never describe it as being the most significant one. Humanity is working on measures that can be taken to slow or prevent the process of... moreWhether or not global warming is a threat to humanity, I could never describe it as being the most significant one. Humanity is working on measures that can be taken to slow or prevent the process of ecological deterioration. Rather, other problems exist on a scale that is just as global, such as the self-destructive methods of war.  Less

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3. 300d ago

   Global warming is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed, but I think that violent conflict in various spots around the world is our most significant threat right now.

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4. 300d ago

   Global warming is a significant issue, however the rate of warming does not seem to be severe enough to cause catastrophic consequences within our lifetimes. It still should be addressed, but other... moreGlobal warming is a significant issue, however the rate of warming does not seem to be severe enough to cause catastrophic consequences within our lifetimes. It still should be addressed, but other concerns such as geopolitical issues are more pressing.  Less

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5. 299d ago

   Global warming is an issue that definitely needs to be addressed, but it is far from the most significant threat to humanity. I don't think it will be an issue anytime soon, meaning it would not be a... moreGlobal warming is an issue that definitely needs to be addressed, but it is far from the most significant threat to humanity. I don't think it will be an issue anytime soon, meaning it would not be a threat. There are many other possibilities that could be a threat to human lives.  Less

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6. 299d ago

   I agree with the vast majority of people on this matter that while global warming is definitely an important issue that needs to be addressed, I wouldn't consider it to be the most significant threat... moreI agree with the vast majority of people on this matter that while global warming is definitely an important issue that needs to be addressed, I wouldn't consider it to be the most significant threat to humanity at the moment. I think that violence, war, and its humanitarian effects are the most significant threats to our society today.  Less

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7. 299d ago

   I would argue at this point it is. It's not going to end humanity, at least per our lifetimes, per most scientists. But it will cause incalculable devastation, loss of species life, and loss of human... moreI would argue at this point it is. It's not going to end humanity, at least per our lifetimes, per most scientists. But it will cause incalculable devastation, loss of species life, and loss of human life by 2100. Not to mention will vastly increase global stability, which greatly increases the odds of manmade problems such as war or nuclear war.  Less

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8. 299d ago

   While climate change is a major threat to humanity, I don't believe it’s the greatest. In my view, the greatest threat is nuclear weapons and warfare. All it takes is one incident, and the world could... moreWhile climate change is a major threat to humanity, I don't believe it’s the greatest. In my view, the greatest threat is nuclear weapons and warfare. All it takes is one incident, and the world could be destroyed in an instant. Unlike climate change, which progresses over time, nuclear conflict could cause irreversible devastation in a matter of minutes.  Less

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9. 297d ago

   I’m going to take what seems to be an unpopular stance here and say that climate change is, in fact, the greatest threat to humanity currently. Even if we look at other man-made issues (like nuclear... moreI’m going to take what seems to be an unpopular stance here and say that climate change is, in fact, the greatest threat to humanity currently. Even if we look at other man-made issues (like nuclear fallout), the greatest (or most final) levels of destruction tend to come from the climate impacts. Additionally, I do not think that an all-out nuclear war is actually all that likely. Pretty much everyone recognizes the infeasibility of using nuclear weapons in wartime. What do I think is much more likely? That we, and especially greedy corporations, continue to push off addressing climate change because “the environment is always in flux” and “we can do something to address it at some point”… until it’s too late.  Less

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