Ship on Fire
Jun 17, 2021 11:49:33 #
Just imagine how much volatile and/or toxic materials are transported on our roads, rivers and railways each day. The next time that you are driving behind a tractor-trailer take a look at the Hazmat emblem which is a D.O.T. requirement and if you are like me, it will make your butt-hole pucker at times knowing that I'm following a 40,000-lbs. bomb that is only as safe as the driver at the wheel and those around him along with its tires, brakes and other items traveling at 70-mph on a busy interstate.
Jun 17, 2021 12:09:41 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
If you use imported products. If you love your DSLR. If you want your TV to turn on in 15 seconds. If you prefer a computer over a abacus. If you enjoy all the conveniences of modern life. You are part of the reason these ecological disasters happen.
It seems like the word You could have been replaced we as you are commenting on your computer on a photo website, which would indicate you are just as guilty as the rest of us. We all share in the blame.
Jun 17, 2021 14:08:30 #
ShelbyDave wrote:
It seems like the word You could have been replaced we as you are commenting on your computer on a photo website, which would indicate you are just as guilty as the rest of us. We all share in the blame.
That is the collective you. Of course I am as guilty as any one else what made you think otherwise.
Jun 17, 2021 15:13:13 #
stanikon wrote:
Other parts of the world don't care nearly as much about the environment as we do.
Especially China and India. Known polluters!!
Jun 18, 2021 01:21:43 #
Wyantry
Loc: SW Colorado
stanikon wrote:
Other parts of the world don't care nearly as much about the environment as we do.
And it seems we do not care as much as we should . . . .
Jun 18, 2021 03:01:41 #
An article in my Newspaper yesterday.."Chemical additives used in plastic production are so rife that they have been found in Herring Gull eggs. Phthalates are a group of chemicals added to plastics to keep them flexible, and researchers found up to six types of them in each egg". Scary or not?
Jun 18, 2021 18:22:41 #
Hamltnblue
Loc: Springfield PA
Imagine WWII when a large percentage of shipping didn't make it to their destination. The ocean is a big place and does a good job of cleaning things up. Just like the oil spill back in 2009. Disappeared in front of our eyes.
Jun 18, 2021 18:26:21 #
Hamltnblue wrote:
Imagine WWII when a large percentage of shipping didn't make it to their destination. The ocean is a big place and does a good job of cleaning things up. Just like the oil spill back in 2009. Disappeared in front of our eyes.
But that doesn't show the damage these spills have had on the coral, seaweed and seabirds
Will
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.