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This proposal was forked from Overcome the Inertia of Denial in the contest Shifting Behavior for a Changing Climate 2016

Pitch

Join the FIGHT for survival. «First step in solving any problem is recognizing there is one» -- Will McAvoy -- Say goodbye to Denial!


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Summary

COMBINE INTERNET INGENUITY WITH FUNDAMENTAL LEGAL PRINCIPLES..............A ''MANHATTAN LIKE 'GADGET'''.....in a global debate/trial.

The GOP poses a tremendous threat to meaningful action. The upcoming election will be catastrophic if Climate Change is not recognized as the problem it truly is.

Create an explosion of human interest leading to a decisive conclusion to the Anthropogenic Global Warming Debate.

  1. Use crowd funding to pay a team of lawyers to bring a civil suit against fossil fuel companies.
  2. Generate a viral campaign to enlist a small Army of Legal minds to arose the interest of the Global community to fight for justice in this seemingly mindless neglect of the overwhelming evidence.

 

Two aspects of ingenuity will be sought. One; to create a viral formula which could be activated at will. The second; to orchestrate a legal format (the current one is failing) which has a simple clarity and absolute regard for fairness and justice. 

The Thesis of our Justice is; that once 'Cause' has been determined the fight to overcome the inertia of denial will be won.

The final verdict, though significant, is not nearly as important as 'Overcoming the Inertia of Denial'. Once 'cause' has been rationally concluded the job of turning the global economy toward an abundant and healthy future will transform from uphill to one with 'downhill' momentum. 

The reference; Jonathan Harr's 'A Civil Action' exquisitely documents our failed legal system as well as its reasonable premise; that  'cause' must first be proven.

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http://ppr.li/r?trail=contributor%3Dtwitter%3A29839622&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheconversation.com%2Fhow-psychology-can-help-us-solve-climate-change-54441&urlhash=b7141aa


Category of the action

Reducing emissions from electric power sector.


What actions do you propose?

Crowdfunded and Crowdsourced uprising of interaction to end the Debate (see text in Proposal). All policies, economic incentives and behavioral norms will become highly stimulated once the lunacy of equivalency in the Debate is fully recognized.

Taken as a whole, society worldwide will become fully engaged in the heretofore unaccepted Fight-for-Survival. (As it is, inadequate in proportion to the Crises).

Economic stimulus of 'going-the-right-way' cannot be overestimated. Proposer sees this as current psychological impairment, unleashed!

 


Who will take these actions?

I intend to act as Project Manager through the Professional Corp. currently under my Ownership. Numerous group leaders in the IT sections will command dozens of internet and data whizzes. The Legal Teams will form as the principals develop and will number in the hundreds, perhaps thousands. 

If the Project becomes a film Production or any other type of promotional medium, Writers, Marketers, Actors, etc. might be utilized. All avenues are open, in order to shake-out the best possibilities.

The components of a successful mission will evolve and we will adapt as needed to present the best possible outcome.


Where will these actions be taken?

Actions will be Global, headquartered in the U.S.


How much will emissions be reduced or sequestered vs. business as usual levels?

Emission reductions will be reduced at the highest possible levels, compatible and in proportion to the limits of human achievement...Once this problem is acknowledged for what it is, the human species has no bounds for scientific and spiritual advancement .


What are other key benefits?

Once the inertia of Denial is overcome in the US, the rest of World will follow. The US has lost respect from the Global Community as a result of its aggressive, ill-conceived efforts around the world, i.e. the Middle East Conflicts and AGW Denial. Its Denial of responsibility and action regarding the overwhelming consensus of the Scientific community has brought disrespect from those who see the enormous risks we all are taking with our health and the health of the Planet.

By taking up the task of a full-scale Courtroom Debate (presumably any Case would first dictate the need to find 'Cause') our Project would bring worldwide support thru crowd-funding. The entire Globe would be eternally grateful to the US for standing up to its responsibility. 

We have waited far too long to act appropriately. It may be too late but forgiveness will not shed its grace if we continue as is.


What are the proposal’s costs?

Three 'Launch Stages' are anticipated;

  1. Major Donor(s) 500K.
  2. To design/assemble an Internet launch for fundraising (Crowdfunding). Costs for this are to assure a platform and marketing scheme which has a high probability of going 'Viral'. Rather than seeking large contributions, the goal is to actuate enormous interest, perhaps as many as 1B global citizens, with contributions limited to 1 dollar each. The magnitude and importance of the interest exceeds the need for financing......though this could reach $1B if the Plan is properly conceived and launched.
  3. With success of Stage Two it is presumed that enormous interest and awareness has been placed into focus. This, in itself, would register on a seismic level. The Launch of Stage Three is predicated upon fulfilling the promise of the Second; To truly fulfill a highly  bonafide, credible, virtually irrefutable conclusion/Judgment in a Venue of highest esteem. A Courtroom is presumed, as Rule-of-Law has no better in the history of mankind.

 


Time line

  1. Seek out primary Sponsors in order to fund the Global Crowd-funding strategy.
  2. The second stage of the project will need ingenious data and social media experts. A viral program is essential to the success of what is hoped to be a billion donors of 1 dollar/person.

    By gathering a huge following, we gain both public support and participation. The excitement over such a huge fight in a civil medium has the potential to deliver the critical mass necessary to generate the energy needed to break the inertia of Denial.

     'Finding Cause' will essentially overcome the inertia of denial. Thus, it sets in motion the more appropriate, massive actions necessary. The Defendants, major FF companies, would be made accountable for past, present and future damages. 

 3.  The 3rd stage will be the Legal Fight. 'A Civil Action'

By gathering a huge following, we gain both public support and participation. The excitement over such a huge fight in a civil medium has the potential to deliver the critical mass necessary to generate the energy needed to break the inertia of Denial.

This project needs to be completed before the next Election...The next President cannot be a Denier!

  • Stage One; 1-month
  • Stage Two; 2-months
  • Stage Three; 4-months*

* Emergency legal ingenuity required to change protocol 


Related proposals

 

 

Make Climate A Top Priority for Action by Every US Citizen and Organization

There are an additional 20-linkages via the link to the Proposal above.

The case of the Tobacco Companies in Jon Oliver's sketch (Linked below) is used to show the lack of social responsibility that some large Corporations seem to possess, for profit. It is an extremely good example of this as it relates to the problem of Climate Change Denial and how it keeps us from appropriate action.


References

 'A Civil Action' by Jonathan Harr

Checkout James Hansen's 'Golden Opportunity' and compare it with Charles Krauthammer's "Tax gas - a lot". It would transform the world's fossil fuel addiction and create millions of jobs leading to the well-being of people and the Planet.

 

http://csas.ei.columbia.edu/2015/01/12/golden-opportunity/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/charles-krauthammer-raise-the-gas-tax-a-lot/2015/01/08/5b4b407c-976f-11e4-aabd-d0b93ff613d5_story.html

A profound example of success of legal action is that of the Tobacco Industry. In a very short span of time, the problem has been diminished to a small fraction of its glory days. But, as an even more profound example of the relentless destruction, the Tobacco Industry is making bigger profits than ever by exploiting the weaknesses of poor Countries. They are able to promote and distribute, bypassing warnings in a horrendous display of greed without conscience.