In order to address climate change, and develop plausible solutions, you must go beyond simply analyzing the climate science. There are engineering, political, and societal constraints that restrict what types of solutions are possible as well as the amount of time we have to implement said solutions. However, I have found through my personal research that most models (specifically integrated assessment models or IAM’s) don’t adequately integrate these constraints into their analysis, and because of this lawmakers are advocating for policies that won’t stop the onset of dangerous climate change.
Here at the Climate Politique I will explore the political and societal factors driving the climate crisis as well as clarify the consequences of inaction. In the process, I will attempt to explain why we are in this current state of affairs and offer up solutions that we can implement as a nation, as well as communities and individuals, to mitigate climate change. Through this effort, I hope to build a community of like-minded people to discuss these issues with and ultimately to fight alongside to facilitate real change.
Look for posts from me periodically discussing topics ranging from the merits of a carbon tax to the efficacy of eating red meat. Feel free to comment on any of my articles or to send them to a friend. Also, if you want to message me directly you can send me an e-mail at climate.politique@gmail.com or if you have a quick question to ask you find me on Quora. I truly believe that with some ingenuity, and a little sacrifice, humanity can save itself from a climate catastrophe but in order to so we must fully understand the problem at hand. Developing that understanding is the driving mission for the Climate Politique.
