What most concerns or upsets you about the current state of the US? (round 4)

[PresidentSamTilden]

Climate change is the #1 threat. The others are very serious short term problems that do need to be addressed. But your optimism on this topic is hard for me to understand.

Preventing a disaster requires strong action on the part of governments, which are easily sidetracked by catering to business interests, or pursuing geopolitical domination. It requires willingness by populations to divert resources away from consumption to make the necessary changes. They are easily misled by propaganda from business and governments.

Remember that we are not just talking about an unconformable rise in temperature. We're talking about a significant decline in agriculture production. We're talking about rising sea levels and stronger storms threatening the survival of major cities. We're talking about climate refugees on a scale that makes the Syrian crisis look like move in day at your local state university.

Climate change has the potential to collapse human societies on a global scale. It can certainly be avoided, but we will choose to do it? Or will the failings of our human psychology allow us to ignore it until it is too late?