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."
Stuff your junk mail in their pre-paid envelope and send it back to them.
Consider it recycling.
that reminds me of that circa 1970 ramparts magazine
that had the oceans dying off in several decades.
This is too, too funny.
>>>The WWF report also states that nuclear power is not necessary to cut carbon emissions.<<<
that’s what the report’s really about:
they don’t want any more nuclear plants.
remember that jane fonda nuke movie?
Considering my age, I shall be with the Rev. Falwell long before 2012 … so, good luck with your idea that the Creator and controller of the Universe tosses dice with the devil about our future. Mine is assured, according to HIS word … no dice toss here.
Those Flying Saucers
You’d better pray to the Lord when you see those flying saucers
It may be the coming of the Judgment Day
It’s a sign there’s no doubt of the trouble that’s about
So I say my friends you’d better start to pray
They’re a terrifying sight as they fly on day and night
It’s a warning that we’d better mend our ways
You’d better pray to the Lord when you see those flying saucers
It may be the coming of the Judgment Day
Many people think the saucers might be someone’s foolish dream
Or maybe they were sent down here from Mars
If you’ll just stop and think you’d realize just what it means
They’re more than atom bombs or falling stars
And though the war may be through there’s unrest and trouble brewin’
And those flying saucers may be just a sign
That if peace doesn’t come it will be the end of some
So repent today, you’re running out of time
When you see a saucer fly like a comet through the sky
You should realize the price you’ll have to pay
You’d better pray to the Lord when you see those flying saucers
It may be the coming of the Judgment Day
The Buchanan Brothers [1947]
Those Flying Saucers
(Cy Coben-Charlie Green)
Victor Records #20-2385
You have an expiration date stamped on your heel?
Too late, only Algore can save our planet now.
All Algore needs to do is to stop flying private jets, and get rid of his SUV starting pedaling his GOREMOBILE he used to tout before the fatal (for him) Florida countdown.
Heil AlGore!
Yeah Paul Erlich really pegged it in 1968 didn't he. Ted Danson said the oceans will be dead by now. Just how many times can these liberal yahoos be wrong before someone tells them to STFU?
I have no idea what you are talking about … I only know that because of my belief in Jesus, when I die I shall be with HIM. Where will you be shortly after death?
I’m sure.
Are you?
That really came out of left field there Doc.
I didn’t say anything about craps or G_d or anything else you seem to be alluding to.
Maybe a little less sacramental wine?
Why is it that liberals won’t place bets at Vegas on global warming occurring in 5 years or not?
You said you would be dead before 2012. God may think it amusing to keep you around longer than you planned.
As to your question, I dunno.
I expect I’ll stick around for the funeral, if any.
I think he was talking to me, and replied to your post by mistake...
Oh I see.
Very well then.
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