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Sazerac · 04-09-2001, 04:59 PM

Do you think global warming should be a top priority for world governments?
Yes

Have you read any news articles or heard/watched any TV programs on global warming in the past 6 months? If so, do you remember the exact topic (i.e. Kyoto treaty, fossil fuel consumption)
I don't recall, although I have read several article on it on MSNBC (where I check my news). Mainly about fossil fuel consumption and the growing ozone hole over Antarctica.

Do you recycle? (recycling reduces the amount of debris in landfills and therefore reduces methane emissions)
Yes. Actually, eating less beef does as well, as reducing the cattle industry leads to reduced methane emissions from the cows. I'm not kidding. Cow flatus is over 60% methane.

How do you feel about Nuclear power as an energy source? Against or For
If against, why?
I'm divided on this one, but I prefer alternative, safer sources of power until they have either perfected nuclear fission or come up with another method for generating nuclear power (such as cold fusion, if there is such a thing).

How much more would you be willing to pay for a car that used an alternative power source to gasoline?
Depends on the car, but I'd be willing to pay more for one. I'm not good on pricing.

Would you be willing to pay more for electricity if your power company used alternative energy sources (i.e. wind/water generation, solar power)?
At first, yes, until it became readily accepted. I would expect the price to drop as usage increases.

Who do you think is the main culprit of global warming
Consumers for their unwillingness to use ‘cleaner’ products because they cost more and are less available
Automotive and Oil companies for their unwillingness to change to alternative energy
Governments for their unwillingness to introduce and enforce stricter emissions laws
A bit of all of the above. Trouble is, as I see it, it's a vicious circle. One won't change because the others won't change. Consumers won't use more expensive, alternative energy products, so the Auto and Oil industry can't find it lucrative to switch to that, even for the long run. It's a blinkered, 'short run' mentality that causes it, IMO.

04-09-2001, 04:59 PM	#12
Sazerac Ironworks Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Monroe, LA Age: 61 Posts: 7,387	Do you think global warming should be a top priority for world governments? Yes Have you read any news articles or heard/watched any TV programs on global warming in the past 6 months? If so, do you remember the exact topic (i.e. Kyoto treaty, fossil fuel consumption) I don't recall, although I have read several article on it on MSNBC (where I check my news). Mainly about fossil fuel consumption and the growing ozone hole over Antarctica. Do you recycle? (recycling reduces the amount of debris in landfills and therefore reduces methane emissions) Yes. Actually, eating less beef does as well, as reducing the cattle industry leads to reduced methane emissions from the cows. I'm not kidding. Cow flatus is over 60% methane. How do you feel about Nuclear power as an energy source? Against or For If against, why? I'm divided on this one, but I prefer alternative, safer sources of power until they have either perfected nuclear fission or come up with another method for generating nuclear power (such as cold fusion, if there is such a thing). How much more would you be willing to pay for a car that used an alternative power source to gasoline? Depends on the car, but I'd be willing to pay more for one. I'm not good on pricing. Would you be willing to pay more for electricity if your power company used alternative energy sources (i.e. wind/water generation, solar power)? At first, yes, until it became readily accepted. I would expect the price to drop as usage increases. Who do you think is the main culprit of global warming Consumers for their unwillingness to use ‘cleaner’ products because they cost more and are less available Automotive and Oil companies for their unwillingness to change to alternative energy Governments for their unwillingness to introduce and enforce stricter emissions laws A bit of all of the above. Trouble is, as I see it, it's a vicious circle. One won't change because the others won't change. Consumers won't use more expensive, alternative energy products, so the Auto and Oil industry can't find it lucrative to switch to that, even for the long run. It's a blinkered, 'short run' mentality that causes it, IMO.