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As Biden faces the biggest climate decision of his term, he's hearing "concerns" from one of his closest advisors—who happens to be a former gas executive. (heated.world)
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[-] astraeus@programming.dev 3 points 1 year ago

I’d love to be able to take this guy to the future, maybe 200 years from now. Then show him the barren wasteland that is where his home once was and tell him this is what happens when you underestimate your impact on the climate. Might not cause you problems now but your progeny will live in filth.

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