As many
of us cope with the
results of Hurricane Sandy, whether awaiting the return
of power, finding gasoline, wondering how to get to and from work, worrying about parents and other family members who are stranded, dealing with displacement
of a temporary or permanent nature, or some combination
of these, it is a time for reflection on the fragility
of our modern lives and our genuine interdependence.
Operating cost for electric cars is $ 0.50 to $ 0.75 per mile versus $ 0.10 for gasoline
powered cars once battery replacement costs are included By 2020, Chinese PER CAPITA emissions will be higher than America's Does not believe that the 0.6 degree temperature rise to date is the West's «fault,» but does believe that China is the future problem Whatever U.S. does about emissions reduction and what people do
as individuals is totally trivial in face
of the fact that China is adding huge amounts
of coal fired generating capacity The most meaningful emissions reduction strategy today would be to convert China from coal to natural gas The claim that there are more frequent or more intense
hurricanes and tornadoes
as a
result of AGW is not scientifically supported We can reduce emissions, but it is important that we do the RIGHT things (and NOT the WRONG ones) Not worried about «peak oil;» coal can be converted to liquid fuel