Post AhsjRzy4PXMmcUuAxk by Havant_Enviro@mastodon.sdf.org
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 (DIR) Post #AhsjRMS9KHey4CfdIG by TatianaIlyina@mas.to
       2024-05-14T05:57:01Z
       
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       When #Copernicus published its update "April 2024 was warmer globally than any previous April in the data record" I heard it in a casual radio message, followed by an update on football.Even though I have to deal with #ClimateChange professionally, the realization that we are in an uncharted climate territory does not make it any less mind-boggling. Casually mentioning this unfolding threat to our civilization in between the really relevant news and sports borders with denialism.#DontLookUp
       
 (DIR) Post #AhsjRzy4PXMmcUuAxk by Havant_Enviro@mastodon.sdf.org
       2024-05-14T07:38:31Z
       
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       @TatianaIlyina Something that never gets discussed openly is the carbon emissions created by war/conflict.I don't just mean by the vehicles etc. But the carbon cost of rebuilding once the conflict is over.Even during the conflict, if a building is effectively demolished, the carbon footprint of that building goes up, because it no longer has a productive purpose.(the carbon footprint of construction remains)I don't understand why climate scientists don't make a bigger issue of it.
       
 (DIR) Post #AhsjS1XYZ5LXUqW1ui by Havant_Enviro@mastodon.sdf.org
       2024-05-14T07:42:24Z
       
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       @TatianaIlyina I did a simple theoretical calculation yesterday for a theoretical building that was destroyed about a 1/3 through it's practical life time. Assuming it was rebuilt, then the construction emissions expressed per year is more than 3 times that of it 'living' out it's 'life' in peacetime.Obliviously it depends when the building was destroyed, but in most cases they aren't going to be destroyed at their end of life.