CO2 is Winning (Mitigation fail)
By Robert Bradley Jr. -- August 14, 2026“The future of rational climate policy is adaptation, not mitigation that works against adaptation. Social justice demands that climate policy not increase energy prices and restrict consumer sovereignty.”
Want to prosper in the energy/climate arena? Avoid wasteful, futile climate ‘mitigation’ policy. Want to ruin your economy for no effect on climate? Rush ahead with wind, solar, batteries, EVs, and forced conservation. The UK/EU experience speaks for itself.
Examine the graph below, and ask yourself which economies are prospering and which are retrogressing. The jumps between 2014 and 2024 would be magnified today.
The future of rational climate policy is adaptation, not mitigation that works against adaptation. Social justice demands that climate policy not increase energy prices and restrict consumer sovereignty.
Appendix: Prior Adaptation Articles
Adaptation Momentum, Mitigation Fatigue (August 5, 2026)
Global Air Conditioning: Adaptation in Action (July 21, 2026)
Adaptation: Think about It (July 2, 2026)
The Argument for Adaptation and Resilience (Part I: Theory) July 14, 2025
Examples of Adaptation and Resilience (Part II: Examples) July 15, 2025
Climate Adaptation vs. Mitigation Fail (June 12, 2025)
“Resilience and Adaptation”: Mitigation Demotion Ahead? (October 9, 2024)
Adaptation to Heat: Then and Now (May 3, 2024)
On the Climate Train to Destruction? Another View (adaptation, not futile mitigation) August 2, 2023
Adaptation: The Hidden Climate Strategy (May 3, 2021)
Taming Climate Change: Capitalism at Work (market adaptation, not government mitigation) January 5, 2021
Taming Climate Change: Capitalism at Work (market adaptation, not government mitigation) January 5, 2021
I appreciate the insightful breakdown on how CO2, often labeled negatively, plays a critical role in our planet’s ecosystem and climate dynamics. Your points about mitigation strategies failing to address broader economic realities resonate deeply with my experience in environmental policy work. It’s essential to adopt a more optimistic perspective—recognizing CO2 as part of the solution rather than solely a problem can lead us away from ineffective strategies. This mindset shift is crucial for innovation, much like what we’re working towards at space waves by promoting sustainable practices through engaging platforms. Thank you for this thought-provoking piece!