When the WWF says you're doomed, you are well and truly doomed!
Posted on 05/15/2007 6:03:49 PM PDT by freakboy
Our planet is just five years away from climate change catastrophe - but can still be saved, according to a new report.
Planet is five years from disasterThe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) warns governments have until 2012 to "plant the seeds of change" and make positive moves to limit carbon emissions.
If they fail to do so, the WWF's Vision For 2050 warns "generations to come will have to live with the compromises and hardships caused by their inability to act".
"We have a small window of time in which we can plant the seeds of change, and that is the next five years," James Leape, from the WWF, said.
"We cannot afford to waste them. This is not something that governments can put off until the future."
Between now and 2050, the world's energy needs are expected to double.
But the Climate Solutions document says technologies already available could be harnessed to produce enough sustainable energy to power the planet while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60-80%.
The WWF report also states that nuclear power is not necessary to cut carbon emissions.
The finding is in stark contrast to the UK Government's insistence upon the need to go nuclear.
Keith Allott, head of WWF-UK's climate change programmes, said: "This report shows that although the scale of the climate change challenge can seem daunting, it can be tackled provided we act with real urgency.
"We can slash carbon emissions and meet global energy demand without resorting to the red herring of nuclear power.
"The big question is whether the world's statesmen will have the strength and vision to make this happen - and Britain will be key to that."
LOL! Good point! :)
Enviro-Wackos make me insane. How STUPID do they think we are?
Yep...I mortgaged my soul to own a little piece of land...so I’m going to do all in my power to lessen it’s re-sale value, LOL!
I hate being preached to. Makes me crazy! I’ve added 100 trees to my property in 10 years. What has someone like Algore or Laurie David done? Jack. That’s what! Or more to the point, they’ve undone any GOOD that I’ve done with their McMansions and gas-guzzling private jets.
It’s just gotten to the point where it’s laughable. The Left ALWAYS overplays their hand on any issue.
That requires faith. I’m a bit handicapped in that regard.
When the WWF says you're doomed, you are well and truly doomed!
Might want to talk to your local minister about that, FRiend...
No one lives on earth forever. Eventually we all have to go somewhere else.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.