Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. After removing the effects of El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, researchers found that the planet has warmed at roughly 0.35°C per decade over the past ten years, compared with just under 0.2°C per decade from 1970 to 2015. The acceleration, which becomes visible around 2013 to 2015, appeared across five major global temperature datasets with more than 98% statistical certainty.
Finally, some good news.
This is either sarcasm or deep, distressing cynicism. Even though I wrote it, I’m not sure which it is.
Sarcasm. Cynicism is the attitude that all people are driven by selfishness. Which is true, but not related to your statement.
As a fan of Diogenes, I feel obliged to point out that Cynicism is not the same as pessimism. Cynicism is the philosophical belief that society/civilization was a mistake and that humans would be best advised to follow the example of dogs, who are (generally) innately happy creatures who don’t worry about pointless abstract things like real estate ownership and licensing agreements.
Okay, I can pivot to following the example of dogs.
I’m going to sniff your butt now.