FAA Plans to Clean Up the Skies

coondoggie writes "On top of its recently announced plan to reduce flight delays, Federal Aviation Administration officials today launched what they hope will be pan U.S. and European Union joint action plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions from aircraft. Specifically the group announced the Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions or AIRE — the first large-scale environmental plan aimed at uniting aviation players from both sides of the Atlantic."

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Re:Happy to see government agencies doing right

[smilindog2000]

So, after all these years of denying that global warming was happening, suddenly Bush is the anti-global-warming president? What a crock of sh-t. So, why the change of heart? I think I've figured it out: Gore is winning the public perception war in America, and going against him hurts the GOP's chances in 2008. Plain and simple Bush style BS. I hope the public doesn't get fooled.

Re:The cult of Global Warming

[slaingod]

How this got modded interesting, I don't know, especially when you proceed to troll your own thread, lol. First off, your title already indicates a bias against your so-called necessary proof. Most people discussing this call it 'Global Climate Change' these days, if they are doing it seriously, because of the various factors involved in 'Greenhouse Gases' and particulate matter causing 'Global Dimming'. Also the use of cult is obviously meant to be used in a derogatory way, that you somehow have an enlightened view over the brainwashed 'cult' members. Calling people 'chicken littles' is insulting and disingenuous as well. The overwhelming majority of scientists (including most climatologists) agree that the increase in weather variability will have a negative impact on plant and animal species including humans, IN 50 to 100 YEARS. Saying, 'Hey Mom, new stop sign at this intersection,' when you are 100 yards away from it isn't being hysterical. It saying 'take your foot off the gas so we don't blow through it without noticing'. And speaking again of 'chicken littles': Quote: "This is more government micromanagement that will do nothing but further bring us down." Pot, meet the kettle. Kettle, Pot. And then my favorite debate tactic you used: [paraphrased] Assuming it is true, we are screwed anyway so why bother? What are you in 4th grade?