2474, I appreciate your thoughtful observations! Let me tackle each point:

CO2 and plant growth: While it’s true that CO2 boosts plant growth under controlled conditions, what’s often overlooked is that this growth comes with diminishing nutritional value and destabilizes ecosystems. It's like feeding plants junk food – they grow bigger but not necessarily healthier. The problem with the current spike in atmospheric CO2 isn’t about helping plants thrive but about pushing climate systems beyond their natural limits, creating extreme weather and biodiversity loss.

Renewables: Yes, renewables have their challenges, and they’re not a silver bullet. But compare the side effects of burning fossil fuels for centuries with those of transitioning to renewable energy. The disasters caused by fossil fuel dependence are already visible in extreme weather events, mass extinction, and public health crises. The key isn't rejecting renewables but demanding better, more sustainable innovations.

Human behavior: You’re right in questioning our purpose, and maybe we don’t fully grasp it yet. But we do know this: if we continue down this destructive path, we’re actively erasing the possibility of finding a better way. Mistakes are inevitable, but learning from them is what defines progress. Let’s not make our legacy one of avoidable errors.

Thanks for reading and reflecting!

Southern winds from Patagonia,

Ricky