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by SamPatt 720 days ago
>Make the usage of fossil fuels a crime against humanity

Delusional.

Fossil fuels have been unbelievably beneficial to humanity and are absolutely vital for modern society.

If a theoretical global ruler immediately outlawed fossil fuels they would be remembered as the greatest villain in world history, killing hundreds of millions and plunging us into chaos.

>They require a sensible population to wake up and make the world better without compromises.

No compromises? Sounds like utopian thinking. Tradeoffs exist everywhere.