HACKER Q&A
📣 hsavit1

Why don't we talk about climate change more on HN?


Why don't we talk about climate change more on HN?


  👤 goodcanadian Accepted Answer ✓
I've seen and even participated in quite a few climate change discussions recently. I would suggest that it is a well covered topic.

👤 h2odragon
I'd agree that there's enough coverage already, and that discussing it is hard anyway. Both ends of the spectrum of opinion have faith based outlooks; the ditinction between discussion and argument is hard for them to make.

Why does a hacker forum need more discussion of this? Can't we discusses computer shit here and let the climate change debates happen elsewhere where people are actually more interested in that focus?


👤 sigmaprimus
I'll bite,

I'm pretty sure climate change is taking a back seat to the clear and present danger of Wuhan Fever.

I have seen a few new stories regarding climate change on HN but they haven't gotten enough traction.

I wonder if this is a subtle part of the human phyce, what would happen if a person that is terrified of both roller coasters and clowns is forced to be seated on a coaster ride next to a clown?


👤 jppope
Mainly because it borders on politics. Political articles will get flagged and removed.