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In reply to the discussion: Scottish scientists have discovered a catastrophic loss of life in our oceans [View all]Mr. Evil
(2,835 posts)19. Where will they get their goods and services?
Most of the survivors will be the ultra wealthy that can afford it. But, most, if not all, don't even know how a toilet plunger works, much less plumbing or anything else they consider mundane or 'beneath' them.
As for food... Soylent Green, anyone?
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Scottish scientists have discovered a catastrophic loss of life in our oceans [View all]
superpatriotman
Jul 2022
OP
yes we do - and it is too late. We are too narcissistic as a species - and learn nothing from the
NewHendoLib
Jul 2022
#4
The extinctions and loss of biodiversity because of humanity are ultimately more defining
PufPuf23
Jul 2022
#18
Yup, and it bioaccumulates up the food chain. Don't eat fish that eat other fish!
SunSeeker
Jul 2022
#36
I always figured we'd become sterile due to toxins so we could no longer reproduce, then die off.
TeamProg
Jul 2022
#46