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How much each change to the atmosphere has warmed the world: IPCC AR6 Figure 2 - Thee bar charts: first chart: how much each gas has warmed the world. About 1C of total warming. Second chart: about 1.5C of total warming from well-mixed greenhouse gases, offset by 0.4C of cooling from aerosols and negligible influence from changes to solar output, volcanoes, and internal variability. Third chart: about 1.25C of warming from CO2, 0.5C from methane, and a bunch more in small quantities from other gases. About 0.5C of cooling with large error bars from SO2.

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A look back at ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ 20 years later | Al Gore’s famous documentary has mostly stood the test of time. (yaleclimateconnections.org)
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[–] pulsewidth@lemmy.world 87 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

I believe it was the Florida supreme court that said 'nuh uh' after several recount stalls and mismanagements. Florida govenor at the time in charge of directing recounts? Jeb Bush, George Bush's brother.

Then the conservative-led Supreme Court said 'we agree with said 'nuh uh'.' and quoted Florida's decision in their ruling. Which ruffled a lot of legal experts.

But hopefully it's a once-off horrible event that won't affect future legal decisions. Lemme check the names of the lawyers involved here.. Hmm John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. OK you guys are screwed.

[–] Dasus@lemmy.world 14 points 17 hours ago

But hopefully it's a once-off horrible event t

Lol. If only Americans actually had the right to vote. Oh I mean, if only their votes weren't complete pretend, because unlike pretty much the rest of the developed world, there's no direct presidential elections.

Note: Trump lost the popular vote in 2016 but won the Electoral College.

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 21 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

You're not wrong but I think Fox news calling the race for Bush emboldened some others to do it, and that swayed public opinion, which matters in theory at least.

[–] crusa187@lemmy.ml 16 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

Yep, Fox led the charge in manufacturing consent for the ensuing legal “justifications” outlined in the comment above.

It is a rather incredible cast of characters considering current events, to say the least.