Everyone seems to go on about whether or not Global Climate Change is happening. Some (like myself) think it irrefutable. Others, prefer to take a more cautious stance. Regardless, I think it is reasonable to say that most people would agree that global energy consumption is sky-rocketing and it's causing problems everywhere. One of these "problems" is the advent of a new ice age in the imminent future (under 50 years if An Inconvenient Truth is to be believed). So what is to be done? What can we little people who don't affect governments or corporations in any meaningful way actually do? Write to your local member of government? Nah, no point - nothing ever gets done that way. The real answer lies in your choices of things to do in your day and what things you purchase.
I'm going to get hammered for daring to suggest practical changes to others lifestyles, but some people may want some pointers so I'm going to step up to the plate and say my piece.
* Reduce your air flights - take the ferry or train instead if you can
* If you live in a city use public transport instead of your own (ideally walk)
* Avoid buying gadgets just because they are the latest thing
* Avoid buying excessively packaged goods
* Think before buying something: do you really need it?
OK, just my 2 penne'th.
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Everyone seems to go on about whether or not Global Climate Change is happening. Some (like myself) think it irrefutable. Others, prefer to take a more cautious stance. Regardless, I think it is reasonable to say that most people would agree that global energy consumption is sky-rocketing and it's causing problems everywhere. One of these "problems" is the advent of a new ice age in the imminent future (under 50 years if An Inconvenient Truth is to be believed). So what is to be done? What can we little people who don't affect governments or corporations in any meaningful way actually do? Write to your local member of government? Nah, no point - nothing ever gets done that way. The real answer lies in your choices of things to do in your day and what things you purchase. I'm going to get hammered for daring to suggest practical changes to others lifestyles, but some people may want some pointers so I'm going to step up to the plate and say my piece. * Reduce your air flights - take the ferry or train instead if you can * If you live in a city use public transport instead of your own (ideally walk) * Avoid buying gadgets just because they are the latest thing * Avoid buying excessively packaged goods * Think before buying something: do you really need it? OK, just my 2 penne'th.