Highland Farmer
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They're playing a very complex game. Virtually everyone is arguing about the primary factors that cause climate change. That means that virtually everyone has bought into the climate change ideology. They've managed to get people to skip the question of what climate change actually is and what other factors could contribute to change in temperature. They have convinced virtually everyone that climate change is a man made phenomenon by discussing and blaming certain aspects of today's society. For example, when you tell people that if all of the energy mankind uses was converted to heat then it's about 0.02% of the energy we receive from the sun, then it puts our miniscule effect into perspective. Sadly most people don't see beyond what they've been told so it's very easy to manipulate the majority into having a strong opinion without a strong grounding in the basis for that opinion. Another example, when you ask people what greenhouse gas gas the greatest effect reflects, the the answer is often CO2 or Methane, when the reality is water vapour which accounts for about 95%... but try telling people to reduce their water vapour production... The reality is that it's about control, power and money...So COP has really annoyed me. Masses of virtual signaling, awards given to companies that aren't doing much. Lots of back patting. Adverts campaigns from ITV and Tesco to change the way we eat. Inane nonsense from leaders. Masses of coverage on food.
However in UK, stats saying 6% of of emissions come from livestock and 4% from veg and arable (our 10% total for that essential feeding people). Think I have those right from the AHDB figures.
18% come from homes and building (some from that essential air conditioning in the city).
Yet swapping to eating veg will save the planet (ultra processed veg at that) . They are all on crack. It's as simple as that. Misinformation and misdirection.
The whole thing has just depressed me. Good thing the general public have no intention on changing eating habits and with population increases, there is no way the livestock sector needs to shrink. Also went for a big drive through Wales to see all those evil climate killing sheep roaming amongst the green hillsides. The world has gone mad.
I'll get off my soapbox now (having a bad day as you will guess).