There's still a part of me that has a sliver of hope humanity can figure this out. Maybe that's the difference between us and metldown99. My sliver of hope isn't that big, because basically, it all relies on technology. No one really seems to want to change behaviours, consume less, or do anything that impacts their lifestyle. Yet technology may not fix it, and if technology can help, people might need to consume less to give future humans a chance.
I'm personally in the precipice of your two sides. Some days I feel more hopeful and probably do better things. Other days I feel the world is doomed, or I see friends driving their big V8 truck with a camper to campground, one's that complain about global warming.. and I'm like.. that shit causes it.. lol. The reasoning is it's easier to camp with kids that way. While true.. I also survived tenting and camping out a 4 cylinder car when I was growing up.
but yah.. some days I feel like contributing to mankind, and other days when I see no one else does anything.. I go back to my f it, hopefully the shit really doesn't hit the fan until after I die of old age.
Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
You are correct about lifestyle. Yet a band that makes a Gigaton album sells Funkos, Baseball bats and Viewfinders. All which i am guilty of purchasing...
Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
I agree. So much rules for thee and not for me going around these days. It's stupid to even evaluate individual contributions, when the powers of industry could make large sweeping changes for the better, but dont. Only sell compostable materials for packaging, no more shitty little plastic trinkets, more durable goods etc. Invest in rails make them accessible to all and tax the hell out of fuel the way they do ammo, increase airline fuel efficiency, equip sensors to know when to lower or raise altitude to decrease contrails. Regional farming, regional supply chains etc.
Scio me nihil scire
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
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Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
Someone was telling you what to do? You need the ask them to please knock it off.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
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Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
I agree. So much rules for thee and not for me going around these days. It's stupid to even evaluate individual contributions, when the powers of industry could make large sweeping changes for the better, but dont. Only sell compostable materials for packaging, no more shitty little plastic trinkets, more durable goods etc. Invest in rails make them accessible to all and tax the hell out of fuel the way they do ammo, increase airline fuel efficiency, equip sensors to know when to lower or raise altitude to decrease contrails. Regional farming, regional supply chains etc.
I don't know why you guys are focusing on what big name hypocrites are doing that is "wrong" for the climate. You can't change them, only yourself. And big industry, yeah, that's a problem. But you actually can influence them, however, by making choices about what and how much you purchase and consume. But that takes a little time and research, as well as practicing delayed gratification and restraint.
And if none of that works for you, that's your choice too. But then why bother to think about or talk about global warming if you don't think you can make a difference on an individual level? I'm not telling you not to, I just don't understand why you would bother.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
I agree. So much rules for thee and not for me going around these days. It's stupid to even evaluate individual contributions, when the powers of industry could make large sweeping changes for the better, but dont. Only sell compostable materials for packaging, no more shitty little plastic trinkets, more durable goods etc. Invest in rails make them accessible to all and tax the hell out of fuel the way they do ammo, increase airline fuel efficiency, equip sensors to know when to lower or raise altitude to decrease contrails. Regional farming, regional supply chains etc.
I don't know why you guys are focusing on what big name hypocrites are doing that is "wrong" for the climate. You can't change them, only yourself. And big industry, yeah, that's a problem. But you actually can influence them, however, by making choices about what and how much you purchase and consume. But that takes a little time and research, as well as practicing delayed gratification and restraint.
And if none of that works for you, that's your choice too. But then why bother to think about or talk about global warming if you don't think you can make a difference on an individual level? I'm not telling you not to, I just don't understand why you would bother.
Lol we do all those things in my home. half of our freezer is usually full of compostables that most people would throw in the trash. Since we don't have composting we have to make a 45 minute drive to a composting facility, or drive across town to friends that live in districts that have composting and dump it in their bins. We bike and walk as much as we can focus on buying ethical as much as possible, haven't used Amazon or other major instant gratification polluters in years, buy localshop at farmers markets. The fact of the matter is that it does diddley squat to help with our global problem. Unless a whole lot of people start putting pressure on industry etc, we might as well get ready for desert planet waterworld or whatever.
Speaking for me personally, I focus on what the hypocrites are doing, because they are the ones with the largest carbon footprints and the ability and voices to change things, but all we usually get is some lip service and feel good photo ops.
Scio me nihil scire
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
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Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
I agree. So much rules for thee and not for me going around these days. It's stupid to even evaluate individual contributions, when the powers of industry could make large sweeping changes for the better, but dont. Only sell compostable materials for packaging, no more shitty little plastic trinkets, more durable goods etc. Invest in rails make them accessible to all and tax the hell out of fuel the way they do ammo, increase airline fuel efficiency, equip sensors to know when to lower or raise altitude to decrease contrails. Regional farming, regional supply chains etc.
I don't know why you guys are focusing on what big name hypocrites are doing that is "wrong" for the climate. You can't change them, only yourself. And big industry, yeah, that's a problem. But you actually can influence them, however, by making choices about what and how much you purchase and consume. But that takes a little time and research, as well as practicing delayed gratification and restraint.
And if none of that works for you, that's your choice too. But then why bother to think about or talk about global warming if you don't think you can make a difference on an individual level? I'm not telling you not to, I just don't understand why you would bother.
Lol we do all those things in my home. half of our freezer is usually full of compostables that most people would throw in the trash. Since we don't have composting we have to make a 45 minute drive to a composting facility, or drive across town to friends that live in districts that have composting and dump it in their bins. We bike and walk as much as we can focus on buying ethical as much as possible, haven't used Amazon or other major instant gratification polluters in years, buy localshop at farmers markets. The fact of the matter is that it does diddley squat to help with our global problem. Unless a whole lot of people start putting pressure on industry etc, we might as well get ready for desert planet waterworld or whatever.
Speaking for me personally, I focus on what the hypocrites are doing, because they are the ones with the largest carbon footprints and the ability and voices to change things, but all we usually get is some lip service and feel good photo ops.
Those things you are doing are great- kudos! Personally, I do think they help, even if just a tiny bit and, besides, it's never a bad idea to do the right things.
As for hypocrites, I get your frustration. But there are major voices out there who are not hypocritical when it comes to environment. I can name several you might want to check out:
Wendell Berry
Doug Peacock
Greta Thunberg
Captain Paul Watson
Richard Manning
Bill McKibben
Terry Tempest Williams
Edward O. Wilson
Those are just the names off the top of my head. There are others as well!
Don't give up hope. At least in terms of this definition:
"Hope is not the conviction that things will turn out well. Hope is doing what makes sense no matter how things turn out."
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
I agree. So much rules for thee and not for me going around these days. It's stupid to even evaluate individual contributions, when the powers of industry could make large sweeping changes for the better, but dont. Only sell compostable materials for packaging, no more shitty little plastic trinkets, more durable goods etc. Invest in rails make them accessible to all and tax the hell out of fuel the way they do ammo, increase airline fuel efficiency, equip sensors to know when to lower or raise altitude to decrease contrails. Regional farming, regional supply chains etc.
I don't know why you guys are focusing on what big name hypocrites are doing that is "wrong" for the climate. You can't change them, only yourself. And big industry, yeah, that's a problem. But you actually can influence them, however, by making choices about what and how much you purchase and consume. But that takes a little time and research, as well as practicing delayed gratification and restraint.
And if none of that works for you, that's your choice too. But then why bother to think about or talk about global warming if you don't think you can make a difference on an individual level? I'm not telling you not to, I just don't understand why you would bother.
Lol we do all those things in my home. half of our freezer is usually full of compostables that most people would throw in the trash. Since we don't have composting we have to make a 45 minute drive to a composting facility, or drive across town to friends that live in districts that have composting and dump it in their bins. We bike and walk as much as we can focus on buying ethical as much as possible, haven't used Amazon or other major instant gratification polluters in years, buy localshop at farmers markets. The fact of the matter is that it does diddley squat to help with our global problem. Unless a whole lot of people start putting pressure on industry etc, we might as well get ready for desert planet waterworld or whatever.
Speaking for me personally, I focus on what the hypocrites are doing, because they are the ones with the largest carbon footprints and the ability and voices to change things, but all we usually get is some lip service and feel good photo ops.
Those things you are doing are great- kudos! Personally, I do think they help, even if just a tiny bit and, besides, it's never a bad idea to do the right things.
As for hypocrites, I get your frustration. But there are major voices out there who are not hypocritical when it comes to environment. I can name several you might want to check out:
Wendell Berry
Doug Peacock
Greta Thunberg
Captain Paul Watson
Richard Manning
Bill McKibben
Terry Tempest Williams
Edward O. Wilson
Those are just the names off the top of my head. There are others as well!
Don't give up hope. At least in terms of this definition:
"Hope is not the conviction that things will turn out well. Hope is doing what makes sense no matter how things turn out."
I feel like all of this stuff equates to maybe taking a Dixie cup and trying to put out your California wildfires…that is where I get discouraged.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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brianlux
Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,293
Tell me why should I do more than I already do? We have a climate activist prime minister who uses the government jet like it is his personal Uber…i think the hypocrisy from assholes like him who will never practice what they preach…
if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
I agree. So much rules for thee and not for me going around these days. It's stupid to even evaluate individual contributions, when the powers of industry could make large sweeping changes for the better, but dont. Only sell compostable materials for packaging, no more shitty little plastic trinkets, more durable goods etc. Invest in rails make them accessible to all and tax the hell out of fuel the way they do ammo, increase airline fuel efficiency, equip sensors to know when to lower or raise altitude to decrease contrails. Regional farming, regional supply chains etc.
I don't know why you guys are focusing on what big name hypocrites are doing that is "wrong" for the climate. You can't change them, only yourself. And big industry, yeah, that's a problem. But you actually can influence them, however, by making choices about what and how much you purchase and consume. But that takes a little time and research, as well as practicing delayed gratification and restraint.
And if none of that works for you, that's your choice too. But then why bother to think about or talk about global warming if you don't think you can make a difference on an individual level? I'm not telling you not to, I just don't understand why you would bother.
Lol we do all those things in my home. half of our freezer is usually full of compostables that most people would throw in the trash. Since we don't have composting we have to make a 45 minute drive to a composting facility, or drive across town to friends that live in districts that have composting and dump it in their bins. We bike and walk as much as we can focus on buying ethical as much as possible, haven't used Amazon or other major instant gratification polluters in years, buy localshop at farmers markets. The fact of the matter is that it does diddley squat to help with our global problem. Unless a whole lot of people start putting pressure on industry etc, we might as well get ready for desert planet waterworld or whatever.
Speaking for me personally, I focus on what the hypocrites are doing, because they are the ones with the largest carbon footprints and the ability and voices to change things, but all we usually get is some lip service and feel good photo ops.
Those things you are doing are great- kudos! Personally, I do think they help, even if just a tiny bit and, besides, it's never a bad idea to do the right things.
As for hypocrites, I get your frustration. But there are major voices out there who are not hypocritical when it comes to environment. I can name several you might want to check out:
Wendell Berry
Doug Peacock
Greta Thunberg
Captain Paul Watson
Richard Manning
Bill McKibben
Terry Tempest Williams
Edward O. Wilson
Those are just the names off the top of my head. There are others as well!
Don't give up hope. At least in terms of this definition:
"Hope is not the conviction that things will turn out well. Hope is doing what makes sense no matter how things turn out."
I feel like all of this stuff equates to maybe taking a Dixie cup and trying to put out your California wildfires…that is where I get discouraged.
I can see and appreciate that. On the other hand, 7,750,000,000* Dixie cups of water would put out a LOT of fires!
*Approximate world population today is 7.753 billion people.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Yeah! Sure climate change is reversible…nothing will ever change until humans realize THEY ARE the problem…100%. Can’t even dispose of their disgusting face-mask properly…
Give Peas A Chance…
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brianlux
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Adios,
The all-purpose, heavy duty Global Warming/ Climate Change thread.
I'm done here. Too depressing. Too negative. Too hopeless.
Fuck it.
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Brian, if you can swing it...just thank people for whatever contribution they make to this thread, positive or negative, and continue to spread your own message. We need your view on this subject. And thank you for that list of environmentalists who still give you hope!
Brian, if you can swing it...just thank people for whatever contribution they make to this thread, positive or negative, and continue to spread your own message. We need your view on this subject. And thank you for that list of environmentalists who still give you hope!
Brian, if you can swing it...just thank people for whatever contribution they make to this thread, positive or negative, and continue to spread your own message. We need your view on this subject. And thank you for that list of environmentalists who still give you hope!
Brian, if you can swing it...just thank people for whatever contribution they make to this thread, positive or negative, and continue to spread your own message. We need your view on this subject. And thank you for that list of environmentalists who still give you hope!
Brian, if you can swing it...just thank people for whatever contribution they make to this thread, positive or negative, and continue to spread your own message. We need your view on this subject. And thank you for that list of environmentalists who still give you hope!
Brian, if you can swing it...just thank people for whatever contribution they make to this thread, positive or negative, and continue to spread your own message. We need your view on this subject. And thank you for that list of environmentalists who still give you hope!
I have a rechargeable lawn mower, weed whacker and leaf blower, next year it will be a cordless chainsaw, holy shit are they nice. I like the worx brand…the batteries are all interchangeable. I hate gas mowers…noisy and fucking stinky.
Give Peas A Chance…
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I have a rechargeable lawn mower, weed whacker and leaf blower, next year it will be a cordless chainsaw, holy shit are they nice. I like the worx brand…the batteries are all interchangeable. I hate gas mowers…noisy and fucking stinky.
Fantastic! I really would love to say goodby to "noisy and fucking stinky" gas powered shit like that!
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
I have a rechargeable lawn mower, weed whacker and leaf blower, next year it will be a cordless chainsaw, holy shit are they nice. I like the worx brand…the batteries are all interchangeable. I hate gas mowers…noisy and fucking stinky.
It's a great idea, and it's something which should be done to all gas vehicles, after sufficient investment in e-infrastructure.
Ironically, the companies with the best existing infrastructure to modify for recharging electric vehicles, are the oil companies. And the companies with the best existing infrastructure to modify to manufacturing electric vehicles, are the auto companies. Brave moves like Ford's will catalyze the demand for recharging stations, which hopefully proliferate quickly so the auto industry can jump on the Ford bandwagon. Seems to me in the case of climate change, business-led progress is a carrot, while government-led progress is a stick.
'05 - TO, '06 - TO 1, '08 - NYC 1 & 2, '09 - TO, Chi 1 & 2, '10 - Buffalo, NYC 1 & 2, '11 - TO 1 & 2, Hamilton, '13 - Buffalo, Brooklyn 1 & 2, '15 - Global Citizen, '16 - TO 1 & 2, Chi 2
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Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
I have a rechargeable lawn mower, weed whacker and leaf blower, next year it will be a cordless chainsaw, holy shit are they nice. I like the worx brand…the batteries are all interchangeable. I hate gas mowers…noisy and fucking stinky.
It's a great idea, and it's something which should be done to all gas vehicles, after sufficient investment in e-infrastructure.
Ironically, the companies with the best existing infrastructure to modify for recharging electric vehicles, are the oil companies. And the companies with the best existing infrastructure to modify to manufacturing electric vehicles, are the auto companies. Brave moves like Ford's will catalyze the demand for recharging stations, which hopefully proliferate quickly so the auto industry can jump on the Ford bandwagon. Seems to me in the case of climate change, business-led progress is a carrot, while government-led progress is a stick.
That will be the key. In bigger cities there are already some charging stations, but once you get out in the rural areas, it is non existent. The closest city to my house that has public charging ports in 16 miles away, and they only have a couple of ports. The next closest town that has them is 40 miles away, and they only have a couple as well.
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if there is such a climate emergency then these so called leaders need to sacrifice…and how come they don’t, but im expected to…hmmm.
This very band is supposedly an environmental band…and people fly all over the globe to see them? Not that they can stop it…but do they discourage people from trekking all over the globe to see them?
As far as I’m concerned you and I and a few other could live like 1850 but the truth is people for the most part are not giving up there lifestyle for the planet and that includes environmentalist…
we have another environmentalist David Suzuki who talks a good game but is quite hypocritical.
-EV 8/14/93
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
Someone was telling you what to do? You need the ask them to please knock it off.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
And big industry, yeah, that's a problem. But you actually can influence them, however, by making choices about what and how much you purchase and consume. But that takes a little time and research, as well as practicing delayed gratification and restraint.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Speaking for me personally, I focus on what the hypocrites are doing, because they are the ones with the largest carbon footprints and the ability and voices to change things, but all we usually get is some lip service and feel good photo ops.
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Disposable face masks lead to more microplastics in waterways: Canadian study
The all-purpose, heavy duty Global Warming/ Climate Change thread.
I'm done here. Too depressing. Too negative. Too hopeless.-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Something I was wondering. With all the housing problems. High-rises have to be mass polluters, no?
I envision govt making companies build things more sustainable and recyclable. I also envision 6 recycle bins.
Metal, plastic, glass, paper, food, landfill. That last one would be changed over time to one of the other 5...
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
But I'll take that kiss, what the hell.
Mmmmmmmmmwaaahh!
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Awwwright! Kids know!
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
U.N. panel says it can't rule on climate case brought by Greta Thunberg
Sounds like "passing the buck".
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
California to ban gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, generators
This is a great idea…
I have a rechargeable lawn mower, weed whacker and leaf blower, next year it will be a cordless chainsaw, holy shit are they nice. I like the worx brand…the batteries are all interchangeable. I hate gas mowers…noisy and fucking stinky.
Fantastic! I really would love to say goodby to "noisy and fucking stinky" gas powered shit like that!
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Ironically, the companies with the best existing infrastructure to modify for recharging electric vehicles, are the oil companies. And the companies with the best existing infrastructure to modify to manufacturing electric vehicles, are the auto companies. Brave moves like Ford's will catalyze the demand for recharging stations, which hopefully proliferate quickly so the auto industry can jump on the Ford bandwagon. Seems to me in the case of climate change, business-led progress is a carrot, while government-led progress is a stick.
EV
Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1