this post was submitted on 10 Jul 2024
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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

It's not only individual species, but entire ecosystems that are collapsing.

I think we need to seriously start thinking about transplanting for example coral reefs into locations with a colder climate, although it will probably not help much in that specific case as the acidification of the ocean that makes it hard for the corals to form their exoskeleton is global issue.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

And I get downvotes for perhaps suggesting that planting only endemic natives isn't the smartest idea.

I like your vision.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, nature conservationists can be a bit odd in that regard sometimes. I mean yes, planting invasive species without thinking about it is bad, but hey, we can do better than that 👍

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Endemic vs climate change, who will win.

Trying to recreate an actively collapsing biosphere may* be an exercise in futility.

  • results may vary

In Australia, we call it "pre-clearing"; recreating the environment the day before the ships hit the beach. Climate change need not apply.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

The ability to build starships is directly linked to the inability to leave shit alone.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Maybe another pandemic would help?