green new deal
Jun 12, 2019 08:36:22 #
Thereare about 5600 coal plants either currently running or under construction, mostly in India and china. of that number 15 are in the US. Comes to about 0.3% .That means if thre US stops burning coal it wii have .03% reduction in coal pollution. Or virtualy NO impact on CO2 levels. So much for AOC's prediction of 12 more years if the US doesnt stop it's CO2 levels Not decrease but Stop
Jun 12, 2019 09:12:46 #
If she's ever had a cogent thought, it probably passed her by without notice.
--Bob
--Bob
boberic wrote:
Thereare about 5600 coal plants either currently running or under construction, mostly in India and china. of that number 15 are in the US. Comes to about 0.3% .That means if thre US stops burning coal it wii have .03% reduction in coal pollution. Or virtualy NO impact on CO2 levels. So much for AOC's prediction of 12 more years if the US doesnt stop it's CO2 levels Not decrease but Stop
Jun 12, 2019 10:45:19 #
Elaine2025
Loc: Seattle, Wa
boberic wrote:
Thereare about 5600 coal plants either currently running or under construction, mostly in India and china. of that number 15 are in the US. Comes to about 0.3% .That means if thre US stops burning coal it wii have .03% reduction in coal pollution. Or virtualy NO impact on CO2 levels. So much for AOC's prediction of 12 more years if the US doesnt stop it's CO2 levels Not decrease but Stop
I find it amazing that the dems are not embarrassed by the stupidity of AOC. Instead she is their new darling.
Jun 12, 2019 10:47:11 #
trainspotter
Loc: Oregon
Elaine2025 wrote:
I find it amazing that the dems are not embarrassed by the stupidity of AOC. Instead she is their new darling.
Dilly...Dilly!
Jun 12, 2019 13:29:16 #
Elaine2025 wrote:
I find it amazing that the dems are not embarrassed by the stupidity of AOC. Instead she is their new darling.
We only love her because she scares you.
Jun 12, 2019 13:54:56 #
Frank T wrote:
We only love her because she scares you.
You may actually believe that which is hilarious.
Jun 12, 2019 13:57:54 #
Elaine2025
Loc: Seattle, Wa
Frank T wrote:
We only love her because she scares you.
Little Frankie, do you realize how much you use the term, "scared" and "afraid"? You must be one scared little Frankie.
Jun 12, 2019 14:08:04 #
boberic wrote:
Thereare about 5600 coal plants either currently running or under construction, mostly in India and china. of that number 15 are in the US. Comes to about 0.3% .That means if thre US stops burning coal it wii have .03% reduction in coal pollution. Or virtualy NO impact on CO2 levels. So much for AOC's prediction of 12 more years if the US doesnt stop it's CO2 levels Not decrease but Stop
In today's world, you have to ask for a lot in the hopes that you get even a little.
Jun 12, 2019 15:33:43 #
Frank T wrote:
We only love her because she scares you.
the thing is that she has influence. and that does scare me. it should scare you that such an i***t has this kind of following. it shows a lack of courageon the part of the more experienced democrats, as few are as dumb as aoc
Jun 13, 2019 07:28:16 #
gorgehiker
Loc: Lexington, Ky
Elaine2025 wrote:
I find it amazing that the dems are not embarrassed by the stupidity of AOC. Instead she is their new darling.
Why are conservatives obsessed with AOC? As a Democrat, I realize that she is just one of 535 legislators. Why should I, a resident of KY, be embarrassed by a freshman congresswoman from New York? She is not my "darling", but I (and Ted Cruz) agree with her that birth control pills should be over the counter and former members of Congress shouldn't be lobbyists. I do find it amazing that Republicans are not embarrassed by the stupidity and lack of moral character of Donald Trump!
Jun 13, 2019 08:09:55 #
gorgehiker
Loc: Lexington, Ky
The US will pay a huge price with the economy, the environment and national security for having our heads stuck in the mud regarding renewable fuels. Other countries around the world lead while we have too many old conservatives who just can't accept that there might be a better way forward than f****l f**ls. Every day, we get further behind and the oil, coal and gas executives are laughing at us.
United Kingdom
The UK is a windy place and wind power is growing in importance. Using a combination of grid-connected wind farms and standalone turbines, the United Kingdom now generates more electricity from wind farms than from coal power plants. Some days, Scotland is able to produce enough wind power to supply over 100% of Scottish households. Neighbouring Ireland also continues to set new records, with enough energy to power more than 1.26 million homes being created on just one windy day in 2015.
Germany
For a cloudy country, Germany looks set for a bright future with solar energy. Their renewable energy output including solar has increased more than eightfold since 1990. In 2015, they set a record for meeting up to 78% of the country’s electricity demand with renewables on one highly productive day.
Uruguay
Uruguay is a shining example of how to do it right. Thanks to a supportive regulatory environment and a strong partnership between the public and private sector, the country has invested heavily in wind and solar power, without using subsidies or increasing consumer costs. And as a result, it now boasts a national energy supply that’s 95% renewables-powered, achieved in less than 10 years.
Denmark
Denmark aims to be 100% fossil-fuel-free by 2050 and it plans to use wind power to achieve that goal. They already set a world record in 2014, producing almost 40% of their overall electricity needs from wind power and the latest figures put them firmly on track to meet their first goal of obtaining 50% of their electricity from renewables by the year 2020.
China
They may be the world’s largest polluter, but China is also the world’s biggest investor in renewable energy, with huge investment levels both at home and overseas. China now owns: five of the world’s six largest solar-module manufacturing firms; the largest wind-turbine manufacturer; the world’s largest lithium ion manufacturer; and the world’s largest electricity utility. China is fully committed to reducing f****l f**l consumption and with its heavily polluted cities has every incentive for doing so.
United Kingdom
The UK is a windy place and wind power is growing in importance. Using a combination of grid-connected wind farms and standalone turbines, the United Kingdom now generates more electricity from wind farms than from coal power plants. Some days, Scotland is able to produce enough wind power to supply over 100% of Scottish households. Neighbouring Ireland also continues to set new records, with enough energy to power more than 1.26 million homes being created on just one windy day in 2015.
Germany
For a cloudy country, Germany looks set for a bright future with solar energy. Their renewable energy output including solar has increased more than eightfold since 1990. In 2015, they set a record for meeting up to 78% of the country’s electricity demand with renewables on one highly productive day.
Uruguay
Uruguay is a shining example of how to do it right. Thanks to a supportive regulatory environment and a strong partnership between the public and private sector, the country has invested heavily in wind and solar power, without using subsidies or increasing consumer costs. And as a result, it now boasts a national energy supply that’s 95% renewables-powered, achieved in less than 10 years.
Denmark
Denmark aims to be 100% fossil-fuel-free by 2050 and it plans to use wind power to achieve that goal. They already set a world record in 2014, producing almost 40% of their overall electricity needs from wind power and the latest figures put them firmly on track to meet their first goal of obtaining 50% of their electricity from renewables by the year 2020.
China
They may be the world’s largest polluter, but China is also the world’s biggest investor in renewable energy, with huge investment levels both at home and overseas. China now owns: five of the world’s six largest solar-module manufacturing firms; the largest wind-turbine manufacturer; the world’s largest lithium ion manufacturer; and the world’s largest electricity utility. China is fully committed to reducing f****l f**l consumption and with its heavily polluted cities has every incentive for doing so.
Jun 13, 2019 08:15:38 #
boberic wrote:
Thereare about 5600 coal plants either currently running or under construction, mostly in India and china. of that number 15 are in the US. Comes to about 0.3% .That means if thre US stops burning coal it wii have .03% reduction in coal pollution. Or virtualy NO impact on CO2 levels. So much for AOC's prediction of 12 more years if the US doesnt stop it's CO2 levels Not decrease but Stop
Not only that but we burn our coal much more cleanly thanks to new technology. AOC is a joke As in "why do we need all these farms when we have all these supermarkets"?
Jun 13, 2019 08:20:06 #
Jun 13, 2019 08:21:33 #
gorgehiker
Loc: Lexington, Ky
idaholover wrote:
Not only that but we burn our coal much more cleanly thanks to new technology. AOC is a joke As in "why do we need all these farms when we have all these supermarkets"?
Thank you for praising new technology that environmentalists tirelessly fought for. The coal industry and utility companies refused to accept that new technology until they had no other options.
Jun 13, 2019 08:25:23 #
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