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And in those 79 words lies the problem for future generations….. I’m by no means a climate activist, everyone is guilty of saying much but doing little, me included but as a species humans have evolved quicker, when we are put at adversity. In my opinion it will take a massive slap in the face to wake up this planet to what’s increasing round the corner. That massive slap will be in the order of millions dying/through lack of water. This is happening now, but soon in the next 5 years it will be the worlds biggest problem. “By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed area. CurrentlyIn the least developed countries, 22% of health care facilities have no water service, 21% no sanitation service, and 22% no waste management service, this is expected double by 2025”So unless you want millions of people in rafts seeking something as basic as a glass of water arriving on our shores maybe the worlds powers, governmental & Business need to do something about it.
There won’t be much room for people here in the UK if sea levels are going to rise by 68 metres coz most of the UK will be underwater anyway.
Quote from: KeithMyath on October 22, 2021, 10:52:49 amAnd in those 79 words lies the problem for future generations….. I’m by no means a climate activist, everyone is guilty of saying much but doing little, me included but as a species humans have evolved quicker, when we are put at adversity. In my opinion it will take a massive slap in the face to wake up this planet to what’s increasing round the corner. That massive slap will be in the order of millions dying/through lack of water. This is happening now, but soon in the next 5 years it will be the worlds biggest problem. “By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed area. CurrentlyIn the least developed countries, 22% of health care facilities have no water service, 21% no sanitation service, and 22% no waste management service, this is expected double by 2025”So unless you want millions of people in rafts seeking something as basic as a glass of water arriving on our shores maybe the worlds powers, governmental & Business need to do something about it.All the more reason to become self sufficient and stop all immigration. We need to look after ourselves and keep people out. We can't be a home for every waif and stray on the scrounge from all over the planet. Over population is the number one problem, until there is a solution nothing will be solved. I don't see why we should suffer because people abroad refuse to stop breeding.
Quote from: KeithMyath on October 22, 2021, 10:52:49 amAnd in those 79 words lies the problem for future generations….. I’m by no means a climate activist, everyone is guilty of saying much but doing little, me included but as a species humans have evolved quicker, when we are put at adversity. In my opinion it will take a massive slap in the face to wake up this planet to what’s increasing round the corner. That massive slap will be in the order of millions dying/through lack of water. This is happening now, but soon in the next 5 years it will be the worlds biggest problem. “By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed area. CurrentlyIn the least developed countries, 22% of health care facilities have no water service, 21% no sanitation service, and 22% no waste management service, this is expected double by 2025”So unless you want millions of people in rafts seeking something as basic as a glass of water arriving on our shores maybe the worlds powers, governmental & Business need to do something about it.All the more reason to become self sufficient and stop all immigration. We need to look after ourselves and keep people out. We can't be a home for every waif and stray on the scrounge from all over the planet. Over population is the number one problem, until there is a solution nothing will be solved. I don't see why we should suffer because people abroad refuse to stop breeding.
And in those 79 words lies the problem for future generations….. I’m by no means a climate activist, everyone is guilty of saying much but doing little, me included but as a species humans have evolved quicker, when we are put at adversity. In my opinion it will take a massive slap in the face to wake up this planet to what’s increasing round the corner. That massive slap will be in the order of millions dying/through lack of water. This is happening now, but soon in the next 5 years it will be the worlds biggest problem. “By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed area. CurrentlyIn the least developed countries, 22% of health care facilities have no water service, 21% no sanitation service, and 22% no waste management service, this is expected double by 2025”So unless you want millions of people in rafts seeking something as basic as a glass of water arriving on our shores maybe the worlds powers, governmental & Business need to do something about it.
Quote from: Axholme Lion on October 22, 2021, 11:23:17 amQuote from: KeithMyath on October 22, 2021, 10:52:49 amAnd in those 79 words lies the problem for future generations….. I’m by no means a climate activist, everyone is guilty of saying much but doing little, me included but as a species humans have evolved quicker, when we are put at adversity. In my opinion it will take a massive slap in the face to wake up this planet to what’s increasing round the corner. That massive slap will be in the order of millions dying/through lack of water. This is happening now, but soon in the next 5 years it will be the worlds biggest problem. “By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in water-stressed area. CurrentlyIn the least developed countries, 22% of health care facilities have no water service, 21% no sanitation service, and 22% no waste management service, this is expected double by 2025”So unless you want millions of people in rafts seeking something as basic as a glass of water arriving on our shores maybe the worlds powers, governmental & Business need to do something about it.All the more reason to become self sufficient and stop all immigration. We need to look after ourselves and keep people out. We can't be a home for every waif and stray on the scrounge from all over the planet. Over population is the number one problem, until there is a solution nothing will be solved. I don't see why we should suffer because people abroad refuse to stop breeding.This from a citizen of one of the most densely populated countries on earth...
Can't Attenborough piss off?Another preaching to us all about saving the planet when he's spent the last 40 years plus flying all over the place and using recording equipment most probably made in China.
Incredible story on countryfile currently. The town of Fairbourne in West Wales is predicted to be the first abandoned in the uk due to rising sea levels. Climate refugees.
It seems that even Australia has issues complying with climate change policies:The UN found that: "There has been no improvement in Australia's climate policy since 2017 and emission levels for 2030 are projected to be well above the target."The Climate Change Performance Index ranked Australia last out of 57 countries responsible for more than 90% of greenhouse gas emissions on climate policy.It highlighted the country's no-show at a UN climate summit in September and its withdrawal from an international fund to tackle climate change. Australian emissions will be only 16% lower than 2005 levels in 2030. More important than specific targets - Australia as a fossil fuel producer has so far failed to acknowledge the need to plan for a world of net zero emissions, says Myles Allen, a climate change expert at the University of Oxford.You never hear about problems down there.
I think the leaders of the world should make flying expensive. Very expensive.We fly far too much. I looked at flight tracker last night and the skies are literally ful of planes. All over the world. The global aviation industry produces around 2% of all human-induced carbon dioxide.
Quote from: normal rules on November 01, 2021, 07:20:30 amI think the leaders of the world should make flying expensive. Very expensive.We fly far too much. I looked at flight tracker last night and the skies are literally ful of planes. All over the world. The global aviation industry produces around 2% of all human-induced carbon dioxide.This is a curly one NR, in some countries air travel is the only viable way to avoid days of travel and it also it also becomes a rich persons domain if the price goes up. Following 9/11 the skies became a lot clearer, as the did in parts of India shut down due to covid. Maybe joy flights to space and back should be knocked on the head and force them to develop cleaner methods. I fly with my partner but only usually to a destination + return but very rarely fly short haul. So yes I am guilty of flying. Fast train competition should be developed to reduce a lot of the short haul route such as Syd to Melb which is one of the busiest routes. There could be encouragement to take less baggage and tax more for over a certain amount, our joint baggage weight is rarely more than 20kg, but this should not be to make more room for air freight. Air freight could be cut drastically and be made prohibitively expensive for almost everything except medical or supplies for people in trouble or urgent supplies. On a personal level we are having an energy survey done for our home to try and get the maximum renewable energy advantages for such things as solar, heat pump water heating and induction cooking. We tossed out the gas heater a while ago and use only reverse cycle Air Con. All lighting is led or compact fluoro' and I have been working through the house insulating and sealing windows, I have quite a bit to do as it's an old property. A large percentage of our furniture is second hand and repaired and I have made pieces myself from salvaged timber. We have a tumble composter and grow herbs and small veg and recycle everything possible with little going to landfill. I have spent this week trying to rehome quite a bit of good quality but second hand furniture. We also support green candidates for both state and national positions. Not just voting but actively campaigning. We can do this as the greens would never support the coalition and we don't have fptp voting. You have seen what our current coalition PM is like this week at Glasgow.
Quote from: SydneyRover on November 01, 2021, 08:30:57 amQuote from: normal rules on November 01, 2021, 07:20:30 amI think the leaders of the world should make flying expensive. Very expensive.We fly far too much. I looked at flight tracker last night and the skies are literally ful of planes. All over the world. The global aviation industry produces around 2% of all human-induced carbon dioxide.This is a curly one NR, in some countries air travel is the only viable way to avoid days of travel and it also it also becomes a rich persons domain if the price goes up. Following 9/11 the skies became a lot clearer, as the did in parts of India shut down due to covid. Maybe joy flights to space and back should be knocked on the head and force them to develop cleaner methods. I fly with my partner but only usually to a destination + return but very rarely fly short haul. So yes I am guilty of flying. Fast train competition should be developed to reduce a lot of the short haul route such as Syd to Melb which is one of the busiest routes. There could be encouragement to take less baggage and tax more for over a certain amount, our joint baggage weight is rarely more than 20kg, but this should not be to make more room for air freight. Air freight could be cut drastically and be made prohibitively expensive for almost everything except medical or supplies for people in trouble or urgent supplies. On a personal level we are having an energy survey done for our home to try and get the maximum renewable energy advantages for such things as solar, heat pump water heating and induction cooking. We tossed out the gas heater a while ago and use only reverse cycle Air Con. All lighting is led or compact fluoro' and I have been working through the house insulating and sealing windows, I have quite a bit to do as it's an old property. A large percentage of our furniture is second hand and repaired and I have made pieces myself from salvaged timber. We have a tumble composter and grow herbs and small veg and recycle everything possible with little going to landfill. I have spent this week trying to rehome quite a bit of good quality but second hand furniture. We also support green candidates for both state and national positions. Not just voting but actively campaigning. We can do this as the greens would never support the coalition and we don't have fptp voting. You have seen what our current coalition PM is like this week at Glasgow. Nice one Sydders your 'Drum' sounds like a cross between the Greenham Common peace Camp and Steptoes back yard!You could really make a massive contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by keeping yer gob shut!