Prince Charles says climate change should be seen as the "greatest challenge
to face man" and treated as a much bigger priority in the UK.

The prince unveiled his vision for the future of the environment, farming and
food in an exclusive BBC interview.

More and video interview at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4380658.stm
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"Nick" wrote in message
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Prince Charles says climate change should be seen as the "greatest challenge
to face man" and treated as a much bigger priority in the UK.

That point was picked out by the BBC as the best sound bite, but what he was
really saying is that we should do more to protect farming from globalisation.

The theme he is emphasising is "food security". Although he may not be aware
of it, if there is an abrupt climate change event, then the effect on the
global climate will be to disrupt agriculture, and since we in the UK are a
net importer of food, we will be extremely vulnerable. What he is also saying
is we should protect the small farmers. This is important from the POV of
abrupt climate change too, because if farming is locked into one or two large
firms churning out the most economical crops, a change in climate could make
these no longer viable. We need the flexibility and diversity to survive such
a
catastrophe, and only a multitude of small farms with a variety of skills can
give us that protection.

The general public, and some members of this newsgroup, are only now
becoming aware that anthropogenic global warming is real. However, the
threat, which was parodied in the film "The Day After Tomorrow", is from
abrupt climate change. That will strike without warning, by definition!

Cheers, Alastair.

Right....

He'll not be using a helicopter anymore, then?

Right....

He'll not be using a helicopter anymore, then?

Yeah, and all those Chelsea Tanks he and his entourage drive around in.

His constructed wetland sewage treatment system at Highgrove is pretty nifty
though. It must have been working away now for nearly 20 years.
________________
Nick G
Exe Valley, Devon
50 m amsl

Its amazing how all these celebrities and monied people (including the
royals) are able to preach to the relative poor about what should be done to
conserve this, or protect that.

They have the means to make token gestures and pronouncements, but, behind
this front, continue in their own sweet way with their own extravagant
lifestyles.

I would love to incorporate eco friendly sewage disposal, and solar heating,
etc. etc., but in my bog standard urban dwelling and with my meagre income,
it aint going to happen.

I don't need someone like pretend farmer Charles, with his immaculate
macintosh and walking stick telling me what I should be doing, whilst
spending what was probably originally my money on his
look-what-a-good-boy-am-I schemes.

CK
"Nick G" wrote in message
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Right....

He'll not be using a helicopter anymore, then?

Yeah, and all those Chelsea Tanks he and his entourage drive around in.

His constructed wetland sewage treatment system at Highgrove is pretty
nifty though. It must have been working away now for nearly 20 years.
________________
Nick G
Exe Valley, Devon
50 m amsl

"CK" wrote in message
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Its amazing how all these celebrities and monied people (including the
royals) are able to preach to the relative poor about what should be done to
conserve this, or protect that.

They have the means to make token gestures and pronouncements, but, behind
this front, continue in their own sweet way with their own extravagant
lifestyles.

I would love to incorporate eco friendly sewage disposal, and solar heating,
etc. etc., but in my bog standard urban dwelling and with my meagre income,
it aint going to happen.

I don't need someone like pretend farmer Charles, with his immaculate
macintosh and walking stick telling me what I should be doing, whilst
spending what was probably originally my money on his
look-what-a-good-boy-am-I schemes.

What amazes me is how this was treated as 'news' by the BBC. It was
the second story on the 6 O'clock programme. I guess they just wanted to
blow their own trumpet as they had managed to secure the first interview
with Charles in 10 years. Sure it's of interest to some people but then
make a proper programme about it. 'News' it was most definately not.
One non-expert pontificates about his views on a particular subject and
suddenly it's second billing on the six O'clock news. What's all that about then?

Col

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Bolton, Lancashire.
160m asl.

In message , CK
writes
Its amazing how all these celebrities and monied people (including the
royals) are able to preach to the relative poor about what should be done to
conserve this, or protect that.

You listened. If I were to go preaching where would I get the media
exposure? I may as well stand at Speakers Corner for all the good it
would achieve. Sounds more like sour grapes to me.

They have the means to make token gestures and pronouncements, but, behind
this front, continue in their own sweet way with their own extravagant
lifestyles.
Anyone can make a "token gesture". By no means am I wealthy, but I
manage to compost and turn-down the thermostat. Not much I agree, but a
start.


I would love to incorporate eco friendly sewage disposal, and solar heating,
etc. etc., but in my bog standard urban dwelling and with my meagre income,
it aint going to happen.

Then blame the ending of the current grant scheme for eco projects that
will not be replaced for 7 months leaving a gap that may put the
specialist manufacturers and fitters at risk.

I don't need someone like pretend farmer Charles, with his immaculate
macintosh and walking stick telling me what I should be doing, whilst
spending what was probably originally my money on his
look-what-a-good-boy-am-I schemes.

The farm estate of the Duchy of Cornwall makes a profit and returns tax
to the exchequer.
--
Tim
http://www.stopharlownorth.com/

Tim wrote:
In message , CK
writes

Its amazing how all these celebrities and monied people (including the
royals) are able to preach to the relative poor about what should be
done to

This is from the same man that hunted foxes and blasts birds out of the
sky - and has no credibility with Joe Public over Princess Diana who
(allegedly depending on which official or unofficial conspiracy thoery
you believe) he neutralized to marry that woman with a face like a bag
of bolts?

Bandwagon, GW and jumps on comes to mind. And it all smacks of royal PR
unit doublethink - "i'm a caring prince, really"

Les
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Les Crossan,
Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
54.95N 1.5W
Home of the Wallsend StormCam and the Backup USW FAQ -
www.uksevereweather.org.uk

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Tim wrote:
In message , CK
writes

Its amazing how all these celebrities and monied people (including the
royals) are able to preach to the relative poor about what should be
done to

This is from the same man that hunted foxes and blasts birds out of the
sky - and has no credibility with Joe Public over Princess Diana who
(allegedly depending on which official or unofficial conspiracy thoery
you believe) he neutralized to marry that woman with a face like a bag
of bolts?

Bandwagon, GW and jumps on comes to mind. And it all smacks of royal PR
unit doublethink - "i'm a caring prince, really"

Les
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Les Crossan,
Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
54.95N 1.5W
Home of the Wallsend StormCam and the Backup USW FAQ -
www.uksevereweather.org.uk

What I find odd is how it's ok for the cynical to use words like
'bandwagon', and 'jumps' and 'doublethink' but if I mused that you're being
'complacent' about climate change?

Peter Hearnden wrote:
"Les Crossan" wrote in
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Tim wrote:

In message , CK
writes


Climate change - undoubtedly. Manmade - dubious. Complacent - no. I try
and do my bit with loft insulation, double glazing, turning the
thermostat down, low energy lighting.....

les
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Les Crossan,
Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
54.95N 1.5W
Home of the Wallsend StormCam and the Backup USW FAQ -
www.uksevereweather.org.uk