This, combined with the energy crunch in Europe due to the war in Ukraine, may be another strong signal we have less runway to get off of fossil fuel than we thought.
When Virgin Orbit was spun off, Virgin Atlantic was still operating a dozen Boeing 747-400s. Perhaps before they were phased out early because of COVID the plan was to retire those to Virgin Orbit or use them for replacement parts?
The comparisons between the AR5 and AR6 are alarming. Now, under no emission scenarios other than low and very low which we are not tracking close to, we reach +2C at or just before 2050. Many reading this thread will see 3 degrees by the time they plan to retire. This comes with drought, undernourishment, and mass migration: https://sciencenorway.no/climate-climate-change/deadly-heat-...
Our first interstellar probes are unlikely to be able to destroy a fighter jet. They'll likely be similar to and just as fragile as the probes we use in our own solar system: https://breakthroughinitiatives.org/initiative/3
I'm maxing out my 401K match and contributing as much as I can to my IRA. My target date funds are still for retiring at 65 but I would be surprised if by 2060 the age to qualify for Medicare and social security haven't been moved back to 70-ish in the USA. I'm a homeowner but in a state that will likely see water shortages and increased wildfires so I have a longish-term plan to get out before I lose my investment.
My plan is to make sure I retire somewhere in this country there is fresh water and hopefully some protection from food shortages. Probably near the Great Lakes.
I've been using flaxseed and tapioca flour egg replacers for years- they're easy to use and cheap. They're also great if you're looking to reduce cholesterol. This could be a time to shine for egg replacement products like JUST Egg, however it is quite simple to make your own at home.
Definitely the better choice to preserve the Amazon- hopefully the international community takes this opportunity to pursue programs to pay Brazil to conserve it before the next Bolsonaro.
I can sort of see the value of Reviver plates for fleets, but their consumer product seems very expensive for what you get. I can already in Colorado (where they are also legal) renew my registration on my phone. The existing app for many modern cars can tell you where the vehicle is. That leaves the personalization aspect for $20/month. Plus, if you opt for the battery model you now have the added inconvenience of needing to remember to charge your license plate. I just don't get it.