[kenpomeroy]

Even still, you're assuming the government has the ability to address climate change if given the chance. But, there would need to be global consensus and enforcement or government intervention could actually make the problem worse (e.g. heavy environmental regulatory burden means products get manufactured and shipped from Asia, and actually generate more carbon emissions).

Perhaps, free market solutions a la Tesla are all we've got?

[mrpopo]

> Perhaps, free market solutions a la Tesla are all we've got?

Tesla is still promoting the idea of the individual car, and that electric cars could replace the ICE car for each and every travel that it is used currently.

If Tesla is the free market solution, then be prepared to pay the bill for climate change.

[kenpomeroy]

I said Tesla was perhaps "a" solution, not "the" solution. What alternative solutions do you propose?

[mrpopo]

Regarding transportation, it's in my comment. Put an end to the individual car and promote public transportation.

Replacing ICE cars with electric cars looks like it's better than nothing, but it's only gonna promote the business-as-usual mindset.

Today, even with limited electric car adoption, our energy consumption is growing faster than the production of electricity from renewables is growing. That means more energy from fossil fuels worldwide. We need to slow down until solutions are found.

[anonuser123456]

Maybe battery tech will continue to be exponential? Seems like there is still a lot of room at the bottom.

[nwah1]

Tesla has benefitted quite a lot from government subsidies and regulations specifically aimed at encouraging companies like Tesla.

[kenpomeroy]

Fossil fuel companies receive subsidies as well, what's your point?