-- David Pieper wrote: > > Pat, > We all may listen to your global warming concerns with > more interest if: > A) We knew what you did believe. > and > B) When you post global warming notices to the forum you > also present what might be a rational, considered strategy > or action within the framework of this forum (specifically: > metro area govenmental or citizen strategy or action). > > From what _I_ read of your postings this is what I understand > you to believe and the actions we're to take: > "Anything that can be linked to global warming should be > eliminated regardless of the cost to our economy, health > or environment." If that's wrong, then you need to do > a better job of communicating your beliefs, strategies > and proposed actions.
David, Please review my previous posts below, then tell us if what you said above is true or false. 25 Sep 2004 ----------- [TCMetro] Subject: Financial incentives needed to conserve fuel now! "Twin Cities business executives said Thursday that an extra $750 million a year must be spent on roads ..." Instead, I think the money should be used for financial incentives to conserve fuel now! ... described in a strategic plan for Wisconsin at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/message/229 http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg00375.html -------------- 27 Sep 2004 ----------- Subject: Opinion on Startribune's Pawlenty pushes plan to double ethanol The Gov. is right in wanting to lessen our dependence on foreign oil. But just that is only part of the problem for the future. An enormous problem for the future is the enormous volumes of CO2 and other greenhouse gases accumulating in earth's atmsphere due to fuel burning, including ethanol. see: http://www.cmdl.noaa.gov/infodata/faq_cat-3.html What is really needed are financial incentives to Conserve, Now ... to reduce vehicle miles traveled by highway and air, the large amount of energy used in cooling and heating homes, and the heavy use of energy by industry. Making millions of more cars,trucks and airplanes adds additional large amounts of energy in the production of those vehicles. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/message/229 We need to act to reduce greenhouse gas emission... the world is in crisis due to rapid global warming. http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg00377.html ------------- Jun 1, 2004 ----------- [TCMetro] Change transportation The following article includes discussion of many way to change transportation. Article: http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/climate_change_not_fuel_pr_01062004.html Friends of the Earth Climate Change Not Fuel Prices The Real Energy Crisis (snip) Hydrologist's recommended links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/message/608 Financial incentives-ConserveNow! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/message/229 http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg00319.html ------------- 2004 ---- [TCMetro] Is ignoring global warming in the best interest? ... MN THE WORLD IS IN CRISIS DUE TO GLOBAL WARMING! Hydrologist's recommended links: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/message/608 Financial incentives-ConserveNow! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ClimateArchive/message/229 http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg00250.html Pat Neuman Chanhassen, MN ________________________________________________________________ Juno Gift Certificates Give the gift of Internet access this holiday season. http://www.juno.com/give _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day.
