| Re: "Humans 'very likely' making earth warmer" is wrong
John Thompson <john@vector.os2.dhs.org> wrote
> donquijote1954 <nolionnoproblem@hotmail.com> wrote
>> See, NOT ALL HUMANS POLLUTE: some drive Stupid
>> Unnecessary Vehicles while others ride bicycles.
> Quibble: all humans pollute
Nope, some dont.
> (what happens to your waste?
Some use their waste productively.
> Where does your food come from?),
Some produce more using their waste.
> but some pollute to a greater extent than others.
Some dont pollute at all.
>> And how about those who --like me-- want to ride a bike, but find
>> there's no safe place for it. It's a frightful jungle out there, you know.
> As a bicycle commuter myself, I can commiserate with you. Automobiles
> in general are a very energy-inefficient means of transporting people
> and public transportation should be encouraged as a way (not the only
> way!) to reduce overall energy consumption. A huge amount of
> resources are dedicated to providing infrastructure to an automobile
> society. If we can reduce dependence on automobiles not only will it
> become easier for pedestrians and bicyclists, but money can be freed
> for other worthwhile projects to make our urban areas safer for everybody.
It doesnt work like that.
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