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Originally Posted by PlayadelSoul
The ship hasn't changed one degree. I have said from day one that I am an energy conservationist, for two reasons. I don't like pollution and I like to save money. I have told you, on multiple occassions, that the way to appeal to people when it comes to energy savings is through economic and pollution avenues. Global warming is natural. It is hard to convince people that this time its really different, when the same thing has happened since the first day of this planet.
My earlier comment about moving on, there is nothing to see, were obviously directed at Riss' funny story about the museum. The idea that there was a manmade global warming exhibit next to an exhibit showing climate change over history, is funny. It is really funny.
Melliedee, I would venture to say that I, personally, have a more energy efficient life than many of those who spend so much time yelling and screaming about the End of Days. My point is, and always has been, that more action, less talk, would be a more productive way of addressing the problem of pollution. All that hot air does nothing but add to the problem.
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Yet no one has questioned, that I know of, your personal energy efficiency. I've never claimed to sew my own hemp clothing with bluebirds landing on my finger while I feed endangered species organic tofu treats. You're probably right, all the recycling and special light bulbs in the world, times 1000, will do little to impact emissions.
That's why the seriousness of Marburger's report, which matches the claims of the IPCC, can go long way toward the kind of big changes we need in emissions standards from industry and transportation. Yes, we should all do what we can, but the actual folks who make the kind of decisions that could produce real results still need to be convinced! This report from the president's own adviser can help them without cries of political foul, imo.