Originally Posted by
spurtle
History teaches us that we do not learn from history.
A point that can apply to renewable energy far too appropriately. 20 years ago environmentalists have been warning of the dangers of Global Warming due to us relying on fossils. Since then most years have been the warmest in the last 100.
They are now talking about desertification of some parts of Europe. Every geography student knows that there is transition of flora from desert through to temperate rain forests which in includes savannah, mediterranean and temperate grassland. If deserts are coming to Europe then savannahs are coming as well.
This April/May (not to mention the whole year) has been one of the driest I've seen. Our flow country relies on rain and more rain and is one of the most rarest and sensitive types of ecosystems in the world.
If I was in power then I'd introduce a carbon points system which includes a yearly allowance for each of us. The limit would be set by Government in conjunction with scientific rather than fiscal advice. Small users can freely sell to large users thus making money for themselves thus providing an incentive to cut down their carbon footprint.
Last edited by Rheghead; 03-May-07 at 14:28.
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference.
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