On Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 4:12:04 PM UTC+1, Alan LeHun wrote:

Agreed. My point is that at a different stable level of CO2, we would
adapt to that also, and we may well find it more congenial.

It is the period of change and adaption that would be potentially
painful, not the resulting conditions once they had settled down.

Yes, but all we and our kids can look forward to is the period of change and adaption.

Eventually, when the global population has been decimated, then it will be possible for them to live sustainable lives. I would rather avoid that happening by living more frugally now.

Cheers, Alastair.