Ing is spot on. QUOTE ...symbolic end point of the trajectory of extraction-based economies that colonists forced on the island — from whaling and sugar to luxury tourism and the fossil fuel industry.
Big fan of litigating Big Oil back into the dirt for concealing the dangers of burning fossil fuel. But does anyone think it would have made a difference had we known the perils decades ago?
We've known enough for long enough, and still did nothing. The world is on fire now and we're still doung next to nothing.
I hope Hawaii got its day in court today without case dismissal as it seems there were warnings given to attend to the non-native grasses for example; could the distant Hurricane apparently responsible for the high winds have resulted from more than abnormal weather patterns? Alarms not sounding although I doubt they could have saved lives in Maui. Have followed closely this week since I have friends who were there just a few years ago, status now I cannot determine 💔; concerned that the power lines were not cut but perhaps not time to reach them? So many factors that could be deemed “excuses” by BIG OIL for the unimaginable devastation. Hotter air and water temperatures, etc. I simply hope the evidence is clear to hold BIG OIL accountable for this unthinkable disaster without laying blame at the feet of victims. 😢
Ing is spot on. QUOTE ...symbolic end point of the trajectory of extraction-based economies that colonists forced on the island — from whaling and sugar to luxury tourism and the fossil fuel industry.
Big fan of litigating Big Oil back into the dirt for concealing the dangers of burning fossil fuel. But does anyone think it would have made a difference had we known the perils decades ago?
We've known enough for long enough, and still did nothing. The world is on fire now and we're still doung next to nothing.
I hope Hawaii got its day in court today without case dismissal as it seems there were warnings given to attend to the non-native grasses for example; could the distant Hurricane apparently responsible for the high winds have resulted from more than abnormal weather patterns? Alarms not sounding although I doubt they could have saved lives in Maui. Have followed closely this week since I have friends who were there just a few years ago, status now I cannot determine 💔; concerned that the power lines were not cut but perhaps not time to reach them? So many factors that could be deemed “excuses” by BIG OIL for the unimaginable devastation. Hotter air and water temperatures, etc. I simply hope the evidence is clear to hold BIG OIL accountable for this unthinkable disaster without laying blame at the feet of victims. 😢