I think the problem is large because:
A) it is counterintuitive that a couple of degrees warming is so bad, generates extremes and is self accelerating
B) whether democratic or not, systems are poor at withdrawing benefits or controlling population growth
C) not everyone is affected badly or uniformly. Viz the water problems in India coming from monsoon changes.
So, sorry to say, it has to get worse before it gets better and worse might be too late for many people. I note the use of energy has increased because of weather extremes. Feedback loops going the wrong way.
sicut vis videre esto
When we realize that patterns don't exist in the universe, they are a template that we hold to the universe to make sense of it, it all makes a lot more sense.
Originally Posted by Ken G