Here's what chatgpt has to say about it:
"The statements you provided are commonly cited as predictions made in the past regarding various environmental issues. However, it's important to note that these statements do not accurately represent the scientific consensus or mainstream predictions made during those time periods. Let's examine each statement:
1. "In the 60's, oil will be gone in 10 years": There were concerns about oil scarcity during the 1960s, but it was not a widely accepted prediction that oil would completely run out within 10 years. Since then, significant oil reserves have been discovered, and advancements in extraction techniques have expanded the available oil supply.
2. "In the 70's, another ice age in 10 years": While there were discussions about a potential cooling trend in the 1970s, it was not a consensus prediction that another ice age would occur within a decade. Climate scientists have long recognized the complexity of climate systems, and subsequent research has provided a more nuanced understanding of global climate patterns.
3. "In the 80's, acid rain will destroy all crops in 10 years": Acid rain was indeed a recognized environmental issue in the 1980s, primarily caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. While it did cause damage to ecosystems and certain structures, the prediction that it would "destroy all crops in 10 years" is an overstatement. Acid rain remains a concern, but various emission control measures have significantly reduced its impact.
4. "In the 90's, the ozone layer will be gone in 10 years": The depletion of the ozone layer was a real concern in the 1980s and 1990s due to the release of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other ozone-depleting substances. However, the prediction that the ozone layer would be completely gone within a decade was not widely made. The Montreal Protocol, an international environmental agreement, was established in 1987 to phase out the production of ozone-depleting substances, resulting in the recovery of the ozone layer.
5. "In 2000, ice caps will be gone in 10 years": There were concerns about the melting of ice caps and glaciers in the early 2000s, particularly due to rising global temperatures. However, the prediction that the ice caps would completely disappear within a decade was not a mainstream scientific consensus. While Arctic sea ice has experienced significant decline, it has not completely disappeared, and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica are still present."
In summary, the statements you provided are exaggerated or misrepresentations of the concerns and predictions made during those time periods. It is essential to rely on accurate scientific information and the consensus of experts when evaluating environmental issues."
Seems AI will be handy for filtering out BS that should've been left on Facebook where it was copied and pasted from.
