"Bonos Ego" wrote in message
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Hello all,

This is my first ever post here (thanks to Philip Eden for the link).

Without getting into the debate about Israel / Lebanon / Oil etc, here
are my thoughts on global warming and renewable energy.

If for the purpose of this discussion, we accept that global warming
has taken place and is attributable to man because of the burning of
fossil fuels, the two questions are;

Q1. How do we first stop it getting any worse?
Q2. If, and how do we reverse it?

A1: We all start to accept that the responsibility for reducing emissions
lies with each and every one of us so we all collectively make an effort to
take a look at our own lifestyles and see how we can cut down our own carbon
footprint instead of blaming other people/living in denial/expecting the
government to do something. Some possible ideas include:

1. install solar/wind/biomass systems (expensive).
2. make our homes energy efficient (double glazing, cavity wall insulation,
loft insulation etc).
3. subscribe to a renewable electricity company.
4. try to replace car journeys with other less polluting forms of
transport.
5. if you need a car, try to get the most efficient one that is practical
for your needs.
5. buy locally produced food in season where possible
6. don't live 50+ miles from work/send children to school 10 miles away
when there is a perfectly adequete one nearby*.
7. don't have the central heating up to ridiculously high levels just so
you can wear short sleeves in the middle of January.
8. try to cut down on air travel.

*I appreciate that in certain circumstances this is not always possible.

A2: You can't. CO2 released into the atmosphere will be around for decades
to come so we cannot reverse global warming, but we may be able to reduce
the magnitude of it.

Adam