COP26 prediction

[Nimos]

The overarching goal of COP26 is to curb all countries' greenhouse gas emissions to slow the climate crisis. Countries will discuss the progress they've made in cutting emissions while looking to future climate goals too.

Do you think they will figure something out or will they simply agree to a lot of none binding agreements?

 

[Eddi]

I doubt anything will come of it

Other than a load of hot air

But I hope something does

I'm just pessimistic about it

 

[Lain]

The overarching goal of COP26 is to curb all countries' greenhouse gas emissions to slow the climate crisis. Countries will discuss the progress they've made in cutting emissions while looking to future climate goals too.

Do you think they will figure something out or will they simply agree to a lot of none binding agreements?

I was going to say "I think nothing will happen but a lot of talk," but that's not entirely accurate. Perhaps these things really do slow the climate crisis a bit, just not enough that I judge it to make a difference or to celebrate. So I put "no" still on the poll even though my answer is "it won't make a difference in the long run even if it achieves a little."

I'm blackpilled on the environment issue and it doesn't factor into my life anymore. "Eat and drink for tomorrow we shall die."

 

[F1fan]

I think something will be useful. That is a low bar. I doubt there are enough global actors willing to impose changes to greenhouse gas emissions since it will negatively affect their economies. I think many look at China as a beneficiary if all others take drastic actions.

Oddly, it's like 19 people in a lifeboat not wanting to bail water because China keeps poking holes in the hull.

 

[Secret Chief]

I doubt anything will come of it

Other than a load of hot air

But I hope something does

I'm just pessimistic about it

This.

 

[Secret Chief]

- Storm disruption holds up COP26 travellers from Euston station

The irony.