Hoisted On Their Own Pitard

Wake Up Call

At least for the GOP. The study they commissioned to show that human influence over Global Warming was a myth backfired on them when it showed that in fact humans are most likely the reason the reason that the current average temperature of the earth is defying previous climate cycles by getting warmer; not cooler. (Click here for Krugman's Story)

Still, for most the interest in reversing the climate and the implications of a heating up climate engine, is to read about it, and point fingers. That is despite the fact that the U.S. has 3% of the global population it still contributes to over 25% of the carbon footprint. We realize that, yet, continue to demand cars with less emissions output, but few think about driving less. Few will take a reusable bag to shop, preferring the convenience of one of the greatest contributors to carbon emissions (disposable plastic bags). And who weighs the options for carbon footprint when purchasing food? The production of meat contributes more than four times the carbon footprint of vegetables. Buying goods that require shipment of more than 100 miles requires more carbon output. Bananas are the worst and no one considers that you can get more potassium from locally grown avocados, tomatoes or sweet potatoes. How many people remember to turn off lights when they leave a room? A hundred watt bulb left on all night requires 500 lbs of coal. How many use low power fluorescent lights?

No, we prefer convenience, reading about Global Warming and demanding that someone else do something about it.