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Atmospheric CO2 -- a different view
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KLC Lewis wrote: Some are convinced that GW is happening and we are the primary cause; some are convinced that GW is happening and we are an ancillary cause; some are convinced that GW isn't happening at all. Even if we assume the worst, is it necessary for us to act TODAY, on imperfect data, promoting impossible goals with unforeseeable consequences, or would it be better to continue developing alternative energy sources while continuing to study GW for several more years and act upon better, more long-term data? I suggest that the latter is wiser than the former. Why not just act responsibly... increase the CAFE standards. Seems to me that 4 percent improvement in new car mileage per year for the next several years would do more than just about everything else to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and reduce greenhouse gasses, all the while being an example to other countries and perhaps bringing back the US auto industry. Unfortunately, the big car companies fight this tooth and nail and instead promote ethanol which will, at best, have minimal effect on our consuption of fossil fuel. -- Capt. JG @@ www.sailnow.com |
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