COP26

laughing · Oct 30, 2021

Conference of Parties 26

Climate change conference for world leaders.

Ok. I get why it's happening.

What I don't get:

The deals and all the talking has already been done.

They are flying first to Rome, then onto Glasgow, from all over the world, in airplanes.

It's really just a jolly so why all the flying?

dancingqueen5678 · Oct 30, 2021

yeah the flying thing honestly just makes it look like it's all for show. Can't they have a zoom call?

laughing · Oct 30, 2021

They have already had all the zoom call.

Why can't they all just pour themselves a drink and get snacks, and party via zoom.

dancingqueen5678 · Oct 30, 2021

it's always just a load of empty promises usually anyway. They always say we want to get this to this point and blah blah blah but they never address the actual issues surrounding climate change

Yel · Oct 30, 2021

Joe Biden and his 85 cars

Glaschelle · Oct 30, 2021

What do we think they'll sort at COP26 that they couldn't have sorted at the previous 25???

Wouldn't surprise me if plans are already underway for COP27

It's just a money making exercise. And as a Glaswegian, I'll be glad when it's all over. I'm sure some hoteliers will be pleased they've been able to Jack up their prices for 2 weeks but i doubt Glasgow will actually feel any benefit.

Wackie Jeaver · Oct 30, 2021

I know the environment is important, climate change bad etc etc. But honestly the constant media coverage is doing my head in - I'm turning off mentally. Everyone gets it, but its not us little people that can change things, its the govts, and the ones that are the worst (China, Russia) arent coming anyway. I dont think me recycling and avoiding food waste and turning the heating down a degree or two is going to make the slightest bit of difference.

dancingqueen5678 · Oct 30, 2021

Wackie Jeaver said:
I know the environment is important, climate change bad etc etc. But honestly the constant media coverage is doing my head in - I'm turning off mentally. Everyone gets it, but its not us little people that can change things, its the govts, and the ones that are the worst (China, Russia) arent coming anyway. I dont think me recycling and avoiding food waste and turning the heating down a degree or two is going to make the slightest bit of difference.

we off load a lot of our carbon emissions to places like China and India so that needs to be discussed but I highly doubt they will discuss that

DaisyDeluxe · Oct 30, 2021

Glaschelle said:
What do we think they'll sort at COP26 that they couldn't have sorted at the previous 25???

Wouldn't surprise me if plans are already underway for COP27

It's just a money making exercise. And as a Glaswegian, I'll be glad when it's all over. I'm sure some hoteliers will be pleased they've been able to Jack up their prices for 2 weeks but i doubt Glasgow will actually feel any benefit.

As a fellow Glaswegian, I agree. This SHOULD have been a great opportunity to showcase the city, but it's practically being shut off to literally everyone, museums and tourist attractions will be closed and there's very little for residents to want to head into the city for, the messaging has basically been "don't come anywhere near the place". I thought the Commonwealth Games was great for the city, it really was an opportunity to open Glasgow to the world and involve everyone who lives and works there, there was such a positive atmosphere for the whole time the games were on - this is the complete opposite.

Ceecee3 · Oct 30, 2021

Wackie Jeaver said:
I know the environment is important, climate change bad etc etc. But honestly the constant media coverage is doing my head in - I'm turning off mentally. Everyone gets it, but its not us little people that can change things, its the govts, and the ones that are the worst (China, Russia) arent coming anyway. I dont think me recycling and avoiding food waste and turning the heating down a degree or two is going to make the slightest bit of difference.

Yeah I think there's a real apathy about climate change because as the little people, we can recycle etc but we're still told it's not enough. It's hard to be told the planet is going to shit and we have no influence on it. It just stresses people out and I don't blame them for looking away. I have a lot of admiration for people who actually are doing something e.g. extinction rebellion, despite the media's best efforts to demonise them. But personally, I'm a bit spent by it all.

LittleMy · Oct 30, 2021

DaisyDeluxe said:
As a fellow Glaswegian, I agree. This SHOULD have been a great opportunity to showcase the city, but it's practically being shut off to literally everyone, museums and tourist attractions will be closed and there's very little for residents to want to head into the city for, the messaging has basically been "don't come anywhere near the place". I thought the Commonwealth Games was great for the city, it really was an opportunity to open Glasgow to the world and involve everyone who lives and works there, there was such a positive atmosphere for the whole time the games were on - this is the complete opposite.

They’ve even cancelled our Christmas Market because of it. Very disappointing tbh.

Glaschelle · Oct 30, 2021

DaisyDeluxe said:
As a fellow Glaswegian, I agree. This SHOULD have been a great opportunity to showcase the city, but it's practically being shut off to literally everyone, museums and tourist attractions will be closed and there's very little for residents to want to head into the city for, the messaging has basically been "don't come anywhere near the place". I thought the Commonwealth Games was great for the city, it really was an opportunity to open Glasgow to the world and involve everyone who lives and works there, there was such a positive atmosphere for the whole time the games were on - this is the complete opposite.

Totally agree!!! There was a real buzz about the city during the commonwealth games.

Jings there was a real buzz about the city when they were filming Indiana Jones and Batman in the summer.

Now all there is annoyance about the disruptions and closures and fear that something bad will happen.

Oohthedrama · Oct 30, 2021

Yel said:
Joe Biden and his 85 cars

i thought you said 85 carers

is that miserable child going to be there, Greta whatever.
And the unwashed crew looking for insulation and their latest benefits payment from the nearest ATM

dancingqueen5678 · Oct 30, 2021

Ceecee3 said:
Yeah I think there's a real apathy about climate change because as the little people, we can recycle etc but we're still told it's not enough. It's hard to be told the planet is going to shit and we have no influence on it. It just stresses people out and I don't blame them for looking away. I have a lot of admiration for people who actually are doing something e.g. extinction rebellion, despite the media's best efforts to demonise them. But personally, I'm a bit spent by it all.

yeah it's hard when it feels like the problem is so out of your reach. Climate change really scares me honestly and it's exhausting. I do everything that I can but it feels like very little in comparison and you can only do what is available to you. if you don't live in a place where you can use public transport efficiently so then you have to drive everywhere. If the only thing available is a supermarket then you can't buy locally. Some people don't have the finances to buy sustainable clothes.
I know people dislike XR and IB and I understand why but realistically, we all know a lot more about climate change now than we did as a result of them. Whilst I don't agree with their tactics at all, I knew sweet FA about insulation until IB. I've learned a lot about it since being in the news.

laughing · Oct 30, 2021

Until the supermarkets and stores change how they package items, when it.comes to recycling, our hands are tied.

Only two of us in our house and we fill two boxes of plastic recycling every two weeks.

Yel · Oct 30, 2021

Isn't like the biggest thing for climate change the population? You can be the most wasteful person ever and still have a lower footprint than someone that walks everywhere and never buys plastic but has a child.

Maybe it's unpopular to actually say it? Of course a declining population has a whole heap of economic issues to accompany it.

Ceecee3 · Oct 30, 2021

Yel said:
Isn't like the biggest thing for climate change the population? You can be the most wasteful person ever and still have a lower footprint than someone that walks everywhere and never buys plastic but has a child.

Maybe it's unpopular to actually say it? Of course a declining population has a whole heap of economic issues to accompany it.

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Yeah this is not a popular thing to say but you're completely right.

laughing · Oct 30, 2021

Greta has arrived!

Oohthedrama · Oct 30, 2021

laughing said:
Greta has arrived!

she’s apparently one of joes 85 carers.

https://giphy.com/U1aN4HTfJ2SmgB2BBK

Wackie Jeaver · Oct 30, 2021

oh god Greta pisses me off too... I get that she is autistic, possibly being exploited by her parents etc. But you know what, I'm 60 years old and being shouted at by teenagers is... well, been there and got that particular t-shirt thanks very much

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