Five G7 nations increased their coal use over a five-year period

[Locutus]

but not us.








Canada Action ‏@CanadaAction

5 of the world’s 7 richest countries have increased their coal use in the last five years

you're welcome.

Five G7 nations increased their coal use over a five-year period, research shows | Environment | The Guardian

 

[mentalfloss]

This is an incredibly ancient talking point.

Our net carbon emissions are worse.

 

[Locutus]

https://www.ec.gc.ca/indicateurs-indicators/default.asp?lang=en&n=54C061B5-1

 

[mentalfloss]

The standard is based on reduction targets.

Obviously with a smaller population, we'll have a lower percentage.

 

[gerryh]

The standard is based on reduction targets.

Obviously with a smaller population, we'll have a lower percentage.

So, even if we cut our emissions to zero. It would be a drop in an ocean of CO2. So tell me, what is the impetus to screw over our economy?

 

[taxslave]

So we can be PC and poverty stricken instead of just PC.

 

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

The standard is based on reduction targets.

Obviously with a smaller population, we'll have a lower percentage.

You are not that stupid. If we have a low percentage, we really aren't that much of an issue to the overall carbon footprint at all. Certainly it would make sense that you go after the biggies like China and India as they produce a lot more.

All this goes with the assumption that the amount of carbon used means anything to anybody and is not just Al Gore's wet dream.

 

[Ludlow]

Ahwm proud to be a coal miners doughter. Ahw remember those ole hills of botcher holler. we were poor but we hayd lowve. that's the one thang that daddy made sho of.

 

[petros]

So, even if we cut our emissions to zero. It would be a drop in an ocean of CO2. So tell me, what is the impetus to screw over our economy?

parroting

Tar sands frack frack pipeline frack tar sands frack frack frack frack frack sustainable frack frack frack.

 

[Walter]

This is an incredibly ancient talking point.

Our net carbon emissions are worse.

B.S.

 

[mentalfloss]

So, even if we cut our emissions to zero. It would be a drop in an ocean of CO2. So tell me, what is the impetus to screw over our economy?

No we don't cut to zero.

That's why we have these meetings where national leaders agree on what amount they would cut.

This would supposedly be an amount that still balances the reduction with a sustainable economy.

We are already failing the targets we set ourselves.

 

[captain morgan]

Way to evade the question

Nice

 

[mentalfloss]

You mean the ridiculously infantile assumption that cutting some emissions will be the death of the economy/us all?

I believe that was addressed if you read my post.

Of course, if we are a one trick fossil fuel pony now (thanks to Harper), that will make it more difficult to recover.

That's why we need someone with more foresight on the economy, instead of that one trick pony.

 

[Walter]

This is an incredibly ancient talking point.

Our net carbon emissions are worse.

If you're not careful you'll be pulling out your descending colon soon.
Carbon emissions: Canada reduces pollution as emerging countries add | Financial Post

 

[mentalfloss]

That 2013 article actually validates my point that we are on track to miss our emissions targets.

We are ranking as 'inadequate'.

Rating countries - Climate Action Tracker

 

[Kreskin]

Ahwm proud to be a coal miners doughter. Ahw remember those ole hills of botcher holler. we were poor but we hayd lowve. that's the one thang that daddy made sho of.

He shovel coal to make a poor man's dollar

 

[petros]

Oh oh! Here comes a wrench in the emissions psychobabble.

Pete wants to know what type of coal, how much was used for power, how much was coked, how much went into making steel and how much for chemical industries?

 

[captain morgan]

You mean the ridiculously infantile assumption that cutting some emissions will be the death of the economy/us all?

I believe that was addressed if you read my post.

Of course, if we are a one trick fossil fuel pony now (thanks to Harper), that will make it more difficult to recover.

That's why we need someone with more foresight on the economy, instead of that one trick pony.

All those words and still no answer.

Curious there bud, exactly what do you plan on replacing hydrocarbons and coal with?... Any thoughts?... Better yet, what have YOU done to curb your own personal emissions?

Oh oh! Here comes a wrench in the emissions psychobabble.

Pete wants to know what type of coal, how much was used for power, how much was coked, how much went into making steel and how much for chemical industries?

Flossy doesn't like it when you ask him to dissect the actual emissions by sector and/or by the individual consumer.... That's verboten