>>11262335>So if GDP's growth and energy are linked, the only way to really fight global warming isn't nuclear or renewables, it's basically to lower our standards of living right?There is green energy and dirty energy. High energy use is not a problem if that energy comes from clean, renewable sources. So no, building nuclear or renewables is a good way to fight global warming.
However the cheapest and easiest way is to also lower our standards of living, yes. However people have demonstrated that they are not willing to do that. Consumption just increases every year relentlessly, despite climate being talked more and more about. So it is not a solution that will be possible in practice, IMO. It goes against human nature.
