‘The ocean is overflowing’: UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average
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If anything, it’s going to be a fascinating end to humanity.
Half of the people will be saying "fake news" until their houses are underwater as the billionaires escape on their spacecrafts
I watched a program about Tangier Island, Maryland. The main street frequently has ankle deep water now. They are all Trumpers and are convinced it's just erosion, but want the government to step in and fix it somehow.
So there you go. People can literally be standing in water and not believe it's happening.
That's boiling frog syndrome right there!
I am pleased/disappointed/other to report that my morbid chuckle suppression system is not functioning.
that is all.
What can you do, but laugh?
Live, laugh, drown
Obviously we will evolve, grow gills and look like Kevin Costner
Hug yourself tightly, knowing that you didn’t ask to be born into this timeline, but having been born into it against your will, refuse to play.
Live out of spite.
spite is one of those underrated emotions that just pops up and owns the day every so often. gotta love that plucky spite.
And suddenly I wake up in a video arcade to some pimple faced ride operator saying, “Sorey dude, I don’t think your brain like ‘Sim Billionaire!’”
Looks like we're about to enter the 100 year void century
Personally, I'm thinking 5th season, but whatevers clever.