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I got the gist of this article before it asked for money continue to read (that's OK, I'll send the money to one of our organizations working to preserve the environment). No surprise move here. Trump and the like only care about their own short-term gain. They have no qualms about making the planet uninhabitable for large portions of future generations. Greed and money, that's their bottom line.PJ_Soul said:Andrew Wheeler, former energy lobbyist, confirmed as nation’s top environmental official
As acting chief at the EPA, Wheeler has advanced the Trump administration’s deregulation agenda.
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For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...Give Peas A Chance…0 -
Just got done dropping a deuce in the sink, just call me Mr. Green Livin’, hahahaMeltdown99 said:
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More like Mr Dirty Livin'PJPOWER said:
Just got done dropping a deuce in the sink, just call me Mr. Green Livin’, hahahaMeltdown99 said:
For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14cEgvHovwE
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Meltdown99 said:
For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...LOL. Gotta say though, it makes sense.Or pee off the back porch (id you live somewhere where that is acceptable). Or pee on the compost pile. A woman in a gardening class I once took said "Around our place, all the menfolk pee on the compost pile- it's good for it.""It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
You took it a step further...lolPJPOWER said:
Just got done dropping a deuce in the sink, just call me Mr. Green Livin’, hahahaMeltdown99 said:
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Just trying to save the environment, brother, lolMeltdown99 said:
You took it a step further...lolPJPOWER said:
Just got done dropping a deuce in the sink, just call me Mr. Green Livin’, hahahaMeltdown99 said:
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I think this is a perfectly acceptable suggestion personally. Urine isn't technically filthy - your sink would be clean after a rinse with the hand soap. And it's not like anyone puts their mouths and hands all over the basin of a bathroom sink anyhow. The only problem would be splash back ... One would have to be conscientious about doing this without leaving pee drops on the counter. And obviously it doesn't work so well with women, lol. I personally only flush every 4 pees or so (unless I have guests). I can't believe there are people who flush pee every single time they go. What a waste.Meltdown99 said:
For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata0 -
You wear contacts? Ever accidentally dropped on in the sink? Just piss in the shower like a human.PJ_Soul said:
I think this is a perfectly acceptable suggestion personally. Urine isn't technically filthy - your sink would be clean after a rinse with the hand soap. And it's not like anyone puts their mouths and hands all over the basin of a bathroom sink anyhow. The only problem would be splash back ... One would have to be conscientious about doing this without leaving pee drops on the counter. And obviously it doesn't work so well with women, lol. I personally only flush every 4 pees or so (unless I have guests). I can't believe there are people who flush pee every single time they go. What a waste.Meltdown99 said:
For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...hippiemom = goodness0 -
No, I don't wear contacts. But anyway, like I said, this doesn't work for women. I'm not pissing in any sinks. I'm just saying that this does seems like a reasonable suggestion for those men who really want to conserve water. It's especially relevant in places that have no water, like LA or Vegas or Scottsdale and places like that. But yeah, pissing in the bathtub would work too! People need to pee a lot more often than they bathe of course, so I'm not just talking about when you're actually showering.cincybearcat said:
You wear contacts? Ever accidentally dropped on in the sink? Just piss in the shower like a human.PJ_Soul said:
I think this is a perfectly acceptable suggestion personally. Urine isn't technically filthy - your sink would be clean after a rinse with the hand soap. And it's not like anyone puts their mouths and hands all over the basin of a bathroom sink anyhow. The only problem would be splash back ... One would have to be conscientious about doing this without leaving pee drops on the counter. And obviously it doesn't work so well with women, lol. I personally only flush every 4 pees or so (unless I have guests). I can't believe there are people who flush pee every single time they go. What a waste.Meltdown99 said:
For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...
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PJ_Soul said:
I think this is a perfectly acceptable suggestion personally. Urine isn't technically filthy - your sink would be clean after a rinse with the hand soap. And it's not like anyone puts their mouths and hands all over the basin of a bathroom sink anyhow. The only problem would be splash back ... One would have to be conscientious about doing this without leaving pee drops on the counter. And obviously it doesn't work so well with women, lol. I personally only flush every 4 pees or so (unless I have guests). I can't believe there are people who flush pee every single time they go. What a waste.Meltdown99 said:
For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...Especially in a drought year.But if you're like me, there's one exception which is a few hours after eating asparagus... what the heck is it with asparagus?! (Maybe it's just me...)
Never take your contacts out while peeing in the sink!cincybearcat said:
You wear contacts? Ever accidentally dropped on in the sink? Just piss in the shower like a human.PJ_Soul said:
I think this is a perfectly acceptable suggestion personally. Urine isn't technically filthy - your sink would be clean after a rinse with the hand soap. And it's not like anyone puts their mouths and hands all over the basin of a bathroom sink anyhow. The only problem would be splash back ... One would have to be conscientious about doing this without leaving pee drops on the counter. And obviously it doesn't work so well with women, lol. I personally only flush every 4 pees or so (unless I have guests). I can't believe there are people who flush pee every single time they go. What a waste.Meltdown99 said:
For those that lack water, here is a way to conserve...
Peeing in the shower, for sure. No harm there."It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Animals, pissing and shitting in your sinks. I'll stick to the toilet, and flush after...lol
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A Nearly $1 Trillion California Flood Likely to Occur Within 40 Years
I should go into the rubber raft business!The cause? Global warming.But seriously- a 4% of us GPD would be felt far and wide. We've already had way more rain than normal this year. I measure after each rainfall. The average here is 39" (99cm) and were already up a little over 60" (152cm). Luckily were up hill a good bit.
"It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
Most are in Asia where they are extremely overpopulated.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
Nothing will change drastically unless the overpopulation issues are addressed. I have no idea how you address this issue. China tried with 1 child policy, which I believe they have abandoned. And absolutely no doubt in my mind California is close to becoming full or is already overcapacity.brianlux said:A Nearly $1 Trillion California Flood Likely to Occur Within 40 Years
I should go into the rubber raft business!The cause? Global warming.But seriously- a 4% of us GPD would be felt far and wide. We've already had way more rain than normal this year. I measure after each rainfall. The average here is 39" (99cm) and were already up a little over 60" (152cm). Luckily were up hill a good bit.Give Peas A Chance…0 -
EasyJet apparently wins for lowest emissions per passenger kilometre, though the graph (which didn't display when I cut and pasted the article) suggests that progress in cutting airline emissions will be slow:
Climate change: Which airline is best for carbon emissions?
By Roger Harrabin, BBC environment analystEasyJet has come top of the league for airlines trying to cut carbon emissions to tackle climate change.
A report suggests that by 2020 its emissions per passenger kilometre will be less than half that of some rivals.
The firm's performance is partly down to its modern, efficient fleet and its push to fill every seat.
Companies named as having the weakest plans to cut emissions are Air China; China Southern; Korean Air; Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
EasyJet's aircraft are expected to be emitting 75g of CO2 per passenger km by 2020, compared with 172g for Korean Air.
International Airlines Group (IAG), which includes British Airways, is expected to emit 112g.
The industry has volunteered to freeze its overall emissions by 2020, and halve emissions by 2050.
This is a more generous target than those given to other industrial sectors, but the report says only EasyJet is meeting those aviation targets so far.
Who produced the report?
The report from the London School of Economics is backed by a group of institutional investors, the Environment Agency Pension Fund.
It is anxious for their funds to support firms committed to reducing emissions.
Faith Ward from the fund said: "Investors have a clear message to the aviation sector: when it comes to carbon performance, they must be in it for the long haul.
"That means setting stretching emissions reduction targets to 2030 and beyond. It's clear this is not currently the case."
The investors also complain that the airlines are trying to achieve their targets using the controversial process of offsetting – where firms plants trees to compensate for their own CO2 emissions.
"Offsetting is no substitute for a clear strategy to reduce emissions," Ms Ward said.
What's the reaction of the airlines?
Aviation creates 12% of transport-related emissions.
The industry body ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) told BBC News it couldn't comment on individual airlines, but said the industry's carbon-cutting plans were "on track".
Aviation has been given easier targets than other industrial sectors because although aircraft are becoming more efficient, this trend has been overwhelmed the by the relentless increase in people wanting to fly.
Some caveats must be applied to the LSE research. First, it doesn’t take into account that some airlines allow much more baggage than others, which alter the notional weight per passenger and thus their CO2 tally.
There is also some cause for caution over EasyJet's carbon virtue. Remember that the figures are based on CO2 per passenger kilometre.
This means EasyJet can improve its per capita performance by stuffing planes with cut-price ticket-holders, thereby potentially encouraging a new generation of frequent flyers.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47460958
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oftenreading said:EasyJet apparently wins for lowest emissions per passenger kilometre, though the graph (which didn't display when I cut and pasted the article) suggests that progress in cutting airline emissions will be slow:
Climate change: Which airline is best for carbon emissions?
By Roger Harrabin, BBC environment analystEasyJet has come top of the league for airlines trying to cut carbon emissions to tackle climate change.
A report suggests that by 2020 its emissions per passenger kilometre will be less than half that of some rivals.
The firm's performance is partly down to its modern, efficient fleet and its push to fill every seat.
Companies named as having the weakest plans to cut emissions are Air China; China Southern; Korean Air; Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
EasyJet's aircraft are expected to be emitting 75g of CO2 per passenger km by 2020, compared with 172g for Korean Air.
International Airlines Group (IAG), which includes British Airways, is expected to emit 112g.
The industry has volunteered to freeze its overall emissions by 2020, and halve emissions by 2050.
This is a more generous target than those given to other industrial sectors, but the report says only EasyJet is meeting those aviation targets so far.
Who produced the report?
The report from the London School of Economics is backed by a group of institutional investors, the Environment Agency Pension Fund.
It is anxious for their funds to support firms committed to reducing emissions.
Faith Ward from the fund said: "Investors have a clear message to the aviation sector: when it comes to carbon performance, they must be in it for the long haul.
"That means setting stretching emissions reduction targets to 2030 and beyond. It's clear this is not currently the case."
The investors also complain that the airlines are trying to achieve their targets using the controversial process of offsetting – where firms plants trees to compensate for their own CO2 emissions.
"Offsetting is no substitute for a clear strategy to reduce emissions," Ms Ward said.
What's the reaction of the airlines?
Aviation creates 12% of transport-related emissions.
The industry body ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) told BBC News it couldn't comment on individual airlines, but said the industry's carbon-cutting plans were "on track".
Aviation has been given easier targets than other industrial sectors because although aircraft are becoming more efficient, this trend has been overwhelmed the by the relentless increase in people wanting to fly.
Some caveats must be applied to the LSE research. First, it doesn’t take into account that some airlines allow much more baggage than others, which alter the notional weight per passenger and thus their CO2 tally.
There is also some cause for caution over EasyJet's carbon virtue. Remember that the figures are based on CO2 per passenger kilometre.
This means EasyJet can improve its per capita performance by stuffing planes with cut-price ticket-holders, thereby potentially encouraging a new generation of frequent flyers.
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47460958"potentially encouraging a new generation of frequent flyers."Just what the planet needs-- a new generation of frequent flyers. Egads."It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0 -
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What store is that? That’s idiotic.Meltdown99 said:my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf0 -
No idea the store...sad reallyGive Peas A Chance…0
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