[dj_mc_merlin]

Hey, just to clarify this was not a jab at you, I just wanted to present a different viewpoint. Very often people fall into the habit of seeing every environmentalist point as good and true, and anything that contradicts that is false and harmful. A more nuanced perspective is the actual truth.

[imnotanerd]

I didn't take it as jab!

I actually appreciate that you put in effort to add to the discussion and I presume you made some research to find the Hansen 1982-2016 research paper.

That is a success to me because my work has achieved it's goal, discussion about deforestation is moving forwards! It's even more exciting that this is coming from someone who is not a close-minded environmentalist. In a way I agree that, despite taking care of our environment should be a priority, doctrine-like following of mantras and lack of proper criticism is actually harmful for any movement and individual.