Mike Roberts
@nzmike.bsky.social
Focusing on the big issues - they're all about environmental damage that humans are inflicting on this planet. Is there anything else that's more important? Plus a glimpse of reality.
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Remove anyone who isn't a net asset? So, he'll be removing himself.
November 29, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Remove anyone who isn't a net asset? So, he'll be removing himself.
OMG, what does he mean by "save ourselves?" There is no saving any form of civilisation because civilisation is unsustainable. Is this more bargaining?
November 29, 2025 at 3:14 AM
OMG, what does he mean by "save ourselves?" There is no saving any form of civilisation because civilisation is unsustainable. Is this more bargaining?
It's nothing to do with god that we can't stop behaving like a species.
November 29, 2025 at 3:13 AM
It's nothing to do with god that we can't stop behaving like a species.
No government has the slightest intention of reining in emissions unless it doesn't hamper economic growth. It will always hamper economic growth as everything depends on fossil fuels. Everything.
November 28, 2025 at 4:11 AM
No government has the slightest intention of reining in emissions unless it doesn't hamper economic growth. It will always hamper economic growth as everything depends on fossil fuels. Everything.
Yes, 4 days in a row of the hottest days for the dates.
November 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Yes, 4 days in a row of the hottest days for the dates.
Everyone wants an unsustainable way of life to continue. You can guarantee it will be full of hopium.
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Everyone wants an unsustainable way of life to continue. You can guarantee it will be full of hopium.
Petrostates are parties to the conference so there will never be agreement (much less actions) on phasing out fossil fuels. That can't be overcome.
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Petrostates are parties to the conference so there will never be agreement (much less actions) on phasing out fossil fuels. That can't be overcome.
I think they'll never end.
November 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I think they'll never end.
The same could be said of those seeking "the transition." Suppose it is possible and it happens. Then what? A continued degrading of the biosphere? The main causes of such damage, so far, don't include climate change (though it's getting there). If there is no transition away from modernity ... !
November 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The same could be said of those seeking "the transition." Suppose it is possible and it happens. Then what? A continued degrading of the biosphere? The main causes of such damage, so far, don't include climate change (though it's getting there). If there is no transition away from modernity ... !
I'm amazed that anyone who studies this stuff retains any optimism. Yes, a few young people are vocal but they will still want a modern world when they get older.
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I'm amazed that anyone who studies this stuff retains any optimism. Yes, a few young people are vocal but they will still want a modern world when they get older.
Saying 1.5C is dead is not the same as giving up. But 1.5C is most definitely dead as a doornail.
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Saying 1.5C is dead is not the same as giving up. But 1.5C is most definitely dead as a doornail.
They must be experts in hope.
November 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
They must be experts in hope.
This article links to a paper as though it supports the notion that saturated fat causes heart disease. It does not. There is no evidence that the guidelines on saturated fats are anything more than bias by a handful of forceful "researchers." Doesn't mean we should eat more sat fats but they're OK.
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This article links to a paper as though it supports the notion that saturated fat causes heart disease. It does not. There is no evidence that the guidelines on saturated fats are anything more than bias by a handful of forceful "researchers." Doesn't mean we should eat more sat fats but they're OK.
What if there were no data centers?
October 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM
What if there were no data centers?
Just do it, if it makes you happy and doesn't inconvenience others. There's nothing we, as individuals, can do about the planet.
October 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Just do it, if it makes you happy and doesn't inconvenience others. There's nothing we, as individuals, can do about the planet.
Indeed. But was it ever in doubt?
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Civilisation needs those resources
A couple of prominent environmental stories have been in the news recently. One is the desire for some companies to mine those precious nodules on the ocean floor. They are filled with minerals tha…
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October 22, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Indeed. But was it ever in doubt?
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There is no such thing as "clean energy" which is partly the cause of rising emissions.
October 22, 2025 at 5:02 AM
There is no such thing as "clean energy" which is partly the cause of rising emissions.
Let's hope you're never elected president, then. It may be a waste of money, but to demolish it for some kind of revenge is also a complete waste.
October 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Let's hope you're never elected president, then. It may be a waste of money, but to demolish it for some kind of revenge is also a complete waste.
That's the trouble with referendums, they only take a snapshot of opinion on a particular day. And only an opinion snapshot of those who voted. Fancy making such a big change on the basis of a single snapshot of opinion of a portion of citizens that wasn't even binding and with a slim majority.
October 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
That's the trouble with referendums, they only take a snapshot of opinion on a particular day. And only an opinion snapshot of those who voted. Fancy making such a big change on the basis of a single snapshot of opinion of a portion of citizens that wasn't even binding and with a slim majority.
It's a few years old but this suggests the the UK has only cut by about half of what it claims, when consumption based accounting is used.
October 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
It's a few years old but this suggests the the UK has only cut by about half of what it claims, when consumption based accounting is used.