It's official then - human beings have caused the current trend in global warming. This doesn't come as a surprise to most of us. It just makes it harder for those who would prefer to see this as a cyclical thing or even an act of divine vengeance on Bill Clinton to justify ignoring the fact that the culture of over-consumption is killing the planet. Of course, we can say that really we're all to blame, not just the SUV drivers, but sometimes progress has to come from the top. Our governments have to want to cut emissions, have to want to find ways to promote renewable energy, have to want to make it easier for people to buy hybrid and electric cars, and force these standards upon businesses and upon us - it can't simply be left to the individual, though we must all do our part. It's not easy, but small raindrops soon fill an ocean. (Probably the wrong metaphor, given the sea levels are rising) meanwhile, in punxsatawney... (i'm not sure what a groundhog really looks like)
groundhog day all over again
3.2.07 09:50
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