I’ll keep this short and sweet. Some random guy on the internet compiled together and summarized a bunch of climate research papers analyzing global trends and a bunch of different slow actors that are all going to kick in soon like the permafrost in Russia or the polar ice caps etc.

While I have not yet gone through the sources the author links and quotes extensively, this still has me extremely worried and I think that unless society somehow drastically changes and devotes a significant effort in doing something about it, we’re all going to die within half a century.

I’m sorry for bringing doomerism into a safe space like Beehaw, but I’m scared and I can’t sleep.

Also I’m not going to link the document in question because the author goes on a rant about billionaires and greed, and while I haven’t decided whether or not I agree I’m not sure the tone fits the community.

Sorry again and have a good one !

    •  Pete Hahnloser   ( @Powderhorn@beehaw.org ) English
      2•1 year ago

      A tank lasts me about nine months when working full-time out of the apartment (3-4L/day), closer to six if I’m working from home. As to a specific adapter … I bought this one in 2021, so of course it’s no longer listed.

      That adapter was the second one I bought, not having realized there was a hole in the line on the first one I ordered. Sixty inches of hose works perfectly for 1L when the tank is full for charging the line, closing the tank and then carbonating. Later on, I leave it open for anywhere from a second to whatever it takes as it gets empty. I probably don’t need to now, but after venting more than 75% of my tank several times before determining the problem, I’m happier to err on the side of caution.

      For this use, I’d recommend a tank with a siphon tube unless you want to mount your tank upside down to get the last of it. I spent around $135 (in January 2020) locally for the new tank and first fill at a brewing-supply store and found the cheapest refills ain’t there … a welding outfit refills my tank for $18 in about 10 minutes. Most places wanted to keep it overnight because of the tube, so that’s also worth bearing in mind.