Even those suffering the largest consequences of carbon emissions are desperate to realize the profound benefits that accrue to an energy intensive lifestyle. Even when measured one directly against the other, the trade-offs are usually worth it.

And so?

I’m afraid you are entirely missing my point.

Here, I’ll help you.

1) We don’t have to agree with their proposed solutions of technological and quality of life regressions. I am all for sustainable technological solutions that could help us preserve the best environment for us while keeping or even improving our living standards.

Here’s the relevant quote for you:

> "I totally get that we don’t have to agree with your so-called "climate alarmists" solutions and methods."

2) The problems posed by climate change are nonetheless real. They are dramatically affecting some people’s every day lives today. They will be totally and irrevocably ruining entire countries' tomorrow. There is nothing that can be done about it anymore. So anyone calling anyone else a "climate alarmist" can only be explained by either ignorance, lack of awareness, or a difficult to describe self-absorbed absence of care and consideration for others.

> "But I cannot understand how one can dismiss the issue itself so casually."

Regarding your so-called argument. People smoke. All over the world. People eat crap. All over the world. People drink excessively and too often. All over the world. People even pay bribes and elect corrupt officials. All over the world.

While I do consider that people are free to do whatever they want, to both their themselves, their bodies, and our world, whatever people really isn’t necessarily right or beneficial. Simply because a behavior is prevalent doesn't make it ethical, healthy, or in the best interest of the individuals themselves or society in general.

I supposed there is somehow a profound benefit of being stuck in traffic, of dealing with the daily stress of driving and the countless potential near miss. It's a wonder that motor accidents are as low as it is in our society.

Meanwhile, I can get on the train and largely vegetate, or do work, despite all the flaws and travesty that is typical in a North America metro system.

We are the richest society on Earth. We can move heaven and earth in making the best mass transit transportation system in the world.

> the trade-offs are usually worth it.

This is your answer to a comment about people "waiting for their homes to disappear forever."

Yes, everyone wants to be rich. It isn't sustainable without some kind of cheap and infinite on-demand clean energy source. Until we get that we need to cut back on doing some things. Can you help or are you too entitled and selfish?