[Tade0]

> Not a time for half measures.

Now is exactly the time for half measures - radical options proposed in the past largely failed due to their simplistic view of human nature.

We're actually getting there with electricity. Renewables - the very definition of a half-measure - are being deployed at a much higher rate than nuclear, which on the face of it is the ideal solution - but only in a world where megaprojects are delivered on time and within budget. Ironically China and Russia are doing great here - I suppose the secret ingredient is totalitarianism.

> I think most people, if provided the reasoning for it, would accept such pricing in when it comes to such serious global problems as climate change

That's a very charitable assumption.

There are many people who can't even begin to imagine, much less understand the issue at hand.

Going vegan because climate change and animal suffering is going to be a hard sell.

[sprucevoid]

> Now is exactly the time for half measures - radical options proposed in the past largely failed due to their simplistic view of human nature.

Not sure I understand. What are some examples of "radical options" in policy you think have been attempted and failed? What are examples of "non-radical" options you think there's evidence would yield better outcomes?

With "not the time for half measures" I meant that if only half measures are deployed now then it seems likely millions of humans, many from regions least responsible for climate change, will be harmed, killed or displaced.

The idea of pricing in costs is already very familiar to people in their everyday lives. There are social norms like "you break it, you pay" and various regulations that price in costs.

> Going vegan because climate change and animal suffering is going to be a hard sell.

Keep in mind the distinction between policy level and individual level. The policy suggestion was remove meat industry subsidies, price in externalities, subsidize plant based foods. On the individual level the best outreach approach varies case by case depending on where the recipient is at. Are you already vegan or in the process of switching to vegan? If not then feel free to lift any individual level objections or obstacles you personally have and we can discuss them.

[Tade0]

> With "not the time for half measures" I meant that if only half measures are deployed now then it seems likely millions of humans, many from regions least responsible for climate change, will be harmed, killed or displaced.

Half measures is what's feasible. The measures you're proposing are not.

> Keep in mind the distinction between policy level and individual level. The policy suggestion was remove meat industry subsidies, price in externalities, subsidize plant based foods.

You're mistaken in the assumption that the majority will be willing to vote for this. Every point of yours is politically unpalatable.