Gaslighting the Planet: From Piper Alpha to Neon Tech, and Why Ignoring Greenhouse Gases is a Disaster.

Gaslighting the Planet: From Piper Alpha to Neon Tech, and Why Ignoring Greenhouse Gases is a Disaster.
W e're facing a crisis of planetary proportions, and it's not just about rising sea levels or melting glaciers. It's about the deliberate distortion of truth, the "gaslighting" of the planet, where powerful entities downplay or outright deny the devastating impact of greenhouse gases. This isn't some abstract, far-off threat; it's a very real and present danger, and ignoring it is a recipe for disaster. You might be surprised to know that the tech world, often seen as a beacon of innovation, also plays a significant role in this complex issue, from the energy consumption of data centers to the materials used in our gadgets. In this post, I want to connect seemingly disparate threads – from the tragic Piper Alpha disaster that claimed my dad's life (yes, I still took a job offshore, driven by a need to understand), to the nostalgic glow of Neon Bulbs? They’re a Gas! (literally!), and even the concerning stance of Trump’s EPA Wants to Pretend That Greenho…

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