Read here. Extrapolating from the CO2 emissions/atmosphere science presented in this article, it can be determined how many years in a row that the world would have to cease using fossil fuels in order to reduce the average global temperature by one degree Fahrenheit - it would take 31+ years of no fossil fuel energy use. In total, civilization would have to reduce CO2 emissions by 1 trillion tons, and since humans only generate 31 billion tons per year, it would thus take over 31 years to reach a 1 trillion ton cut for a measly 1 degree reduction. (The elites and the UN's IPCC are now claiming temperatures will increase 7 degrees if CO2 reduction action is not taken immediately, which means zero emissions will need to be achieved for over 200 years.)
Literally, what the political and MSM elite idiocracy are claiming needs to be done immediately to "save" the polar bears will completely destroy civilization. To reach zero CO2 human emissions, means no coal, no natural gas, no oil and no human fires. And, of course, if even one moderate sized volcano erupts during this period, that 31 years will be increased another 5 to 10 years.
In summary, zero CO2 emissions to reduce temperatures by 1 degree Fahrenheit (0.6°C) within 50 years means the following:
- No cars, no planes, no trains, no subways, no fuel powered ships
- No modern agriculture, no modern fishing, no refrigeration
- No hospitals, no vaccines, no wonder drugs, no operations
- No modern law enforcement, no modern fire suppression
- No TV, no radio, no movies, no print media, no Internet, no iPhone
- No vacations, no recreational activities, no restaurants
- No heat generation, no air conditioning
- No artificial light (wonderful, go to bed at dark)
This is what the idiocracy of the elites and fanatical environmentalists will force on all humans in order to achieve a minor 1 degree global reduction. They will end the world. Why? Because simply, they are idiots who refuse to take the time to learn and understand the actual science of CO2 emissions reductions and what it means for the future. To save the world for future generations, they will sacrifice the world for future generations - there will be no civilization left as a new Dark Age period will exist.
Finally, instead of 100% CO2 emission cut, we in the U.S. could choose only the 83% cut as proposed by L.Graham-Boxer-Kerry-Waxman-Markey legislation, but what impact would that have on global temperatures? Almost nothing, as it is an insignificant 0.01°F reduction by year 2100. A trillion dollar pain, for no climate gain with a horrendous economic and cultural sacrifice. This is what the idiocracy is proposing.
Why hasn't the MSM (journalists and pundits) reported the actual science of CO2 emission reductions and the impact on civilization? Remember, many consider them the leading idiots of the "elites" idiocracy, and the self-destruction of their own industry strongly supports that view.