Posted on 09/26/2023 11:20:34 AM PDT by John Semmens
Fourteen American cities have agreed to ban meat, private vehicle ownership, and dairy consumption in order to save the planet from global warming. Phoenix, Arizona is one of the fourteen. Mayor Kate Gallego (D) described the climate situation as "dire. Just last month Governor Hobbs (D) declared a heat emergency when daytime temperatures hit 110 degrees. It's clear to me that the time to implement the kind of measures needed is now."
"Though the goal of reducing greenhouse gases will require a dramatic change in our diets, we are not explicitly banning meat at this time," Gallego said. "There are, however, steps we can take to discourage the consumption of highly polluting products like beef and dairy through our zoning, business licensing, health inspection, and lockdown powers. We can also levy higher taxes on these items to price them out of reach for many low income consumers."
The Mayor also boasted "our traffic calming efforts have made significant progress in reducing the capacity of our streets. This makes driving a private vehicle less convenient and more expensive. Combined with the heavy subsidies we pour into public transit, riding the light rail and buses have become relatively less inconvenient than it otherwise would've been. As the more costly and poorer performing electric vehicles displace the dirty internal combustion engine vehicles, we expect more of our residents to give up on owning their own cars."
She brushed aside complaints, saying that "sometimes those of us who are wiser must lead those who aren't toward the socially responsible behaviors that are required. We will try to do this as gently as we can, but we will not give in to the ignorance and selfishness that balks at making the sacrifices that are necessary."
Meanwhile, the Global Climate Intelligence Group, a global network of over 1750 scientists and professionals, declares that "there is no climate emergency. Earth's climate has varied as long as the planet has existed. The Little Ice Age ended as recently as 1850. Therefore, it is no surprise that we now are experiencing a period of warming. CO2 is not a pollutant. More CO2 is beneficial for nature, greening the Earth and increasing the yields of crops worldwide. There is no cause for panic and alarm. The net-zero CO2 policy proposed for 2050 is unrealistic and harmful. We have ample time to reflect and adapt. The aim of global policy should be 'prosperity for all' by providing reliable and affordable energy at all times."
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The dumber they are the quicker they step forward
110 in Phoenix is a mild summer day.
the PAYOFF
Biden administration to put $4.6 billion toward state and local climate plans
***The Mayor***
And how many of these “mayors” will still be in that position in five or ten years? I am sure the people will have something to say about no gas, no meat, no milk.
But then you will also have those who will vote Dem no mater how brain dead the candidate is.
Climate Crisis is a Scam and these cities are being SCAMMED
Is there a “list” somewhere, of the “Idiotic 14”?
You can’t drive/own a car , you can’t eat meat and we must execute 90% of the city to meet our commitment , Have a Nice Day
I'll take a wild guess that she will not be making any of these "sacrifices"? You know...because she's " wiser" so she doesn't have to sacrifice. That's for the little people. 🙄
that’s right
the wisest must be kept at full strength
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