Environmental ACTION
Posted by Daniel Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:59:02 GMT
Al Gore won some big award for his movie on improving the environment. He testified before congress about global warming and the need for immediate action. Al Gore’s house is 10,000 square feet (is that really enough for him and his wife?). His electric bill and gas bill are both independently more than I make each month. But, he says, he lives a carbon neutral life because he gives someone a bunch of money to offset his carbon emissions. Bologna. If we want to make a difference in global warming or anything else, at least those who want to make a difference will have to make some sacrifices in order to see a difference.
On the other hand, George Bush has been one of the worst presidents for the environment. His contributions as president include starting a war centered around oil. Yet, George Bush’s house in Texas is only (only?) 4,000 square feet and uses some of the greenest forms of energy production. He has a heating system that uses deep holes in the earth (where the earth is a constant temperature in the upper 60s) to keep his home warm without electricity. He uses solar power for much of his energy needs and he has a gray water reclamation system to conserve water in addition to a system that collects water running off from the roof of his house. I have not agreed with many of Bush’s policies, but his home is actually a model to be followed.
[Suprised? Nah. It’s one of the great disconnects in “environmentalism”. Offsets are junk. A way to feel better about what you’re doing without improving anything. The whole movement used to be called “conservation”… but that requires doing with less… who the heck wants that? If you can find a truly green alternative fine. Otherwise, be prepared to do with less. You’d be surprised how joyous less can be.]Source: Sans Auto
