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		nullorempty on Feb 6, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Oceans May Have Already Seen 1.7°C of Warming How much do wars cost and what's their contribution to global warming? That could totally be fixed in a short order had there been a genuine concern of the politicians.

Synaesthesia on Feb 6, 2024 | [–]

A lot. They're extremely environmentally destructive of course, and the defense force operates 100% on fossil fuels.

timeon on Feb 6, 2024 | [–]

Are you saying that world peace could be fixed in short order?

nullorempty on Feb 6, 2024 | [–]

Yes, that's what I am saying. Are you fighting with your neighbour right this moment and can't stop the fighting and talk?

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