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“no one” is a big challenge … the ones who are on the fence could be reasoned with, and then we have those who are extremely stubborn who cannot change until it affects them directly. And those who use denial to gain power will likely continue to do so …
Oh I've seen people deny it when it affects them directly
Right, there are those too. I guess the point is, “no one” is practically impossible. Complete public perception of climate change should not be the ultimate goal, it’s just not realistic.
My coworker sees snow once a year and says: see, climate change is bullshit.
Yeah i guess. 20 years ago i used to go to school on skis. Now it snows once im two years.