I very much agree, continuing to pretend that we can somehow avoid the disaster is no different then pretending that it’s not happening. We need to be realistic about where we are and start thinking about mitigation strategies. Accepting that we have a catastrophe on our hands doesn’t mean giving up, it means thinking about what can be done and focusing effort in productive ways.

Incidentally, I’ve noticed that China is doing a big push for nuclear power and they’re also increasingly investing into indoor farming. I think these are two critical technologies that will be extremely important going forward. As the climate continues to deteriorate, it’s going to be extremely important to ensure reliable food production. Indoor farms can be built right within cities where majority of the population is concentrated, ensuring food supply for the population. Meanwhile, nuclear plants provide a reliable source of power that can be used in these farms as well as for stuff like air conditioning when there are major heat waves happening.