In the final part of our search for the greenest party we look at the grand old man of politics. A man who is that old that he can remember the last ice age.
Sir Menzies Campbell and the Liberal Democrats
Personal
Formerly the owner of a classic Jaguar, Sir Menzies traded in his beloved gas-guzzler for a VW when he secured the Liberal Democrat crown. He has accumulated substantial air miles in the past year but in fairness, his constituency is North East Fife and all the carbon clocked up on his flights is offset. Ming has vowed to ditch cars in favour of tubes and trains wherever possible when he is travelling to appointments.
Political
The Liberal Democrats have perhaps the clearest and boldest policies when it comes to the environment. They back government plans for a 60 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050, although they would likely strive for a more ambitious target and commit to annual progress reviews. The Liberal Democrats resolutely oppose a new generation of nuclear power stations and are committed to developing renewable energy sources, particularly wave and tidal power.
Green taxes introduced by the Lib Dems would be firm but fair, the party promises. The greenest cars would be subject to little or no vehicle excise duty while the most polluting motors would incur the most tax. Road pricing is a favoured policy, with a system based on location, congestion and pollution levying taxes which would then be invested in public transport and a national cycling plan.
On air travel, the Lib Dems seek to place the emphasis for environmental responsibility on flight operators, with airlines paying a tax on every plane that takes off from a UK airport, thus discouraging half-empty planes from flying.
The pragmatic and benevolent nature of Liberal Democrat policy makes it difficult to argue with, but given that they are the party least likely to form the government at the next election, it's fair to say they can afford to occupy a more idealistic ground.
So who is the greenest of them all?
It's a difficult call to make. In Labour we have a party who are unafraid to push through unpopular decisions but seem reluctant to be held accountable. The Conservatives have made the environment the key issue in the rebranding and repositioning of the party as a whole, but have yet to deliver any solid policy to back up their manoeuvring. The Liberal Democrats meanwhile exude clarity of vision and purpose when it comes to the environment, but of course, they have no chance of being elected.
What's really needed is a politician who is able to balance the environmental evangelism of David Cameron with the sheer bloody-mindedness of a Gordon Brown or Tony Blair, while heading up a party that boasts a portfolio of visionary environmental policy.
Anyone believe in miracles?
But for now, a cross-party consensus on the environment is as unthinkable as it is unworkable, even with the future of the planet at stake.
My green policy is simple. I have thought about the subject at length, about what should be done and how I could improve the situation. Having given great thought I have decided not to bother, but it is the thought that counts, isn't it?
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-17 03:28:40
Showing posts with label global warming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global warming. Show all posts
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Eco warriers to stay at Stanton for a bit longer
Stancliffe Stone submitted an application to allow them to extract an extra 1.1 million tonnes of gritstone from Dale View Quarry in exchange for giving up all quarrying rights on Endcliffe and Lees Cross quarries.
Protesters against new quarrying, whilst agreeing with the principle of the landswop, do not feel that it is an equitable exchange and want to see the requested extraction amount reduced from 1.1 million tonnes to 650,000 tonnes.
In a packed Peak District National Park Authority planning meeting on Friday (16) the feeling amongst protesters was that the proposals were "greedy" and "obscene".
Alan Martin, chair of Stanton Peak Parish Council said: "The application put forward is good in principle but it is greedy.
"I am in favour of the application provided the right tonnage can be decided.
"Stancliffe have a number of advantages in quarrying at Dale View instead of Lees Cross and Endcliffe.
"The infrastructure required is already in place at Dale View and the cost of moving the protestors on from the other site would mean serious money, the estimated cost of moving on the Newbury Bypass protesters was around £50 million."
Keith Garton, a concerned resident, called for the curbing of extreme mineral and rock exploitation, calling it an "obscene destruction of the countryside."
He said :"I am concerned for the wellbeing of the community and the irreparable damage to local countryside and tourism.
"It is in your power to make sure that Stanton Moor remains a very special place in the National Park."
The committee voted to defer the application decision for further negotiation on lowering the extraction amounts.
Chair of the planning committee, Narendra Bajaria, said: "We sincerely hope that by working together we can reach an acceptable agreement on the area and amount of stone to be extracted from Dale View.
"The community representatives who attended the committee were not against the principle of an exchange and a consensus is starting to emerge."
Speaking after the meeting Councillor Anne Zoyroydi from Stanton In Peak Parish Council said: "We are absolutely thrilled to bits, we all thought this was a rubber stamped decision but it seems that the views of the community have been listened to.
"We want Stancliffe Stone to come back to the table with a lower extraction figure.
"The consolidated views of the community won the day, we all spoke with one voice. It is a great result and we are so pleased."
Geoff Henson from the Stanton Lees Action Group said: "We are surprised by the result but very pleased, we are delighted that sense prevailed.
"Now we want Stancliffe to come back with a more equitable exchange that will better benefit the community and the special landscape of the area."
So it's back to the trees for the eco warriers on Stanton Moor - for the time being anyway. Just watch out for the high winds and snow tomorrow!
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-17 02:02:58
Protesters against new quarrying, whilst agreeing with the principle of the landswop, do not feel that it is an equitable exchange and want to see the requested extraction amount reduced from 1.1 million tonnes to 650,000 tonnes.
In a packed Peak District National Park Authority planning meeting on Friday (16) the feeling amongst protesters was that the proposals were "greedy" and "obscene".
Alan Martin, chair of Stanton Peak Parish Council said: "The application put forward is good in principle but it is greedy.
"I am in favour of the application provided the right tonnage can be decided.
"Stancliffe have a number of advantages in quarrying at Dale View instead of Lees Cross and Endcliffe.
"The infrastructure required is already in place at Dale View and the cost of moving the protestors on from the other site would mean serious money, the estimated cost of moving on the Newbury Bypass protesters was around £50 million."
Keith Garton, a concerned resident, called for the curbing of extreme mineral and rock exploitation, calling it an "obscene destruction of the countryside."
He said :"I am concerned for the wellbeing of the community and the irreparable damage to local countryside and tourism.
"It is in your power to make sure that Stanton Moor remains a very special place in the National Park."
The committee voted to defer the application decision for further negotiation on lowering the extraction amounts.
Chair of the planning committee, Narendra Bajaria, said: "We sincerely hope that by working together we can reach an acceptable agreement on the area and amount of stone to be extracted from Dale View.
"The community representatives who attended the committee were not against the principle of an exchange and a consensus is starting to emerge."
Speaking after the meeting Councillor Anne Zoyroydi from Stanton In Peak Parish Council said: "We are absolutely thrilled to bits, we all thought this was a rubber stamped decision but it seems that the views of the community have been listened to.
"We want Stancliffe Stone to come back to the table with a lower extraction figure.
"The consolidated views of the community won the day, we all spoke with one voice. It is a great result and we are so pleased."
Geoff Henson from the Stanton Lees Action Group said: "We are surprised by the result but very pleased, we are delighted that sense prevailed.
"Now we want Stancliffe to come back with a more equitable exchange that will better benefit the community and the special landscape of the area."
So it's back to the trees for the eco warriers on Stanton Moor - for the time being anyway. Just watch out for the high winds and snow tomorrow!
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-17 02:02:58
Who is the greenest of them all - part two
Today's politicion and party under the spotlight is
David Cameron and the Conservative Party.
Personal
From day one, David Cameron has loudly worn his green credentials on his sleeve and famously cycled to Westminster with an army of cameramen following behind. It later emerged that his car followed him to work carrying his shoes and official papers.
Cameron's new home is still being built but is all set to include wind turbines and solar panels.
The leader of the Conservatives also made a very public show of switching to renewable energy suppliers and he even wears recycled shoes. Cameron's support for the environmental course is so zealous that I often get the impression that celebrated 90s activist Swampy has emerged from his tunnel, cut his hair and somehow become leader of the Tory party.
However, he has a tendency to want to grab the headlines. Remember the "Hug a Hoody" gaff. Well last weekend he was pictured in his garden planting a tree. Great. Except this tree clearly came from a garden centre and he must have used his car to collect it and therefore emitted a garden shed full of carbon into the atmosphere took the gloss of it somewhat.
The Conservatives back government plans to reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2050, and would like to go even further. Crucially, they back the idea of annual adjustments to targets, which would be reviewed and set by an independent body.
The Tory stance on nuclear power is still uncertain and they have not ruled out the possibility of a new generation of nuclear reactors as a last resort. The backing of EU targets to source 20 per cent of energy from renewable sources by 2020 has been soured somewhat by opposition from a number of Tory MPs who have opposed plans to build wind farms in their constituencies.
When it comes to green taxes, the Conservatives have indicated that they would be prepared to make decisions unpopular with the electorate. A proposed green air miles allowance would limit travellers to one short-haul flight a year at a lower tax rate. Any further air travel would then be taxed at a higher rate. Motorists would also be likely to face a raft of new taxes dependent on where and how often they use their cars.
However, the green tax issue, along with the Conservatives' environment agenda as a whole remains vague, as the party has yet to complete its broader policy review. And while policy remains forthcoming, David Cameron for now has the luxury of making the political running when it comes to saving the world.
Verdict
A party that on the face of it cannot make up its mind what to do and led by a complete prat. Is it too late to bring back Hague? We all know he had a nightmare last time but now he has more experience behind him, sounds plausible and would regain political trust. The fact that he allegedly reads my column has nothing to do with it.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-16 09:28:28
David Cameron and the Conservative Party.
Personal
From day one, David Cameron has loudly worn his green credentials on his sleeve and famously cycled to Westminster with an army of cameramen following behind. It later emerged that his car followed him to work carrying his shoes and official papers.
Cameron's new home is still being built but is all set to include wind turbines and solar panels.
The leader of the Conservatives also made a very public show of switching to renewable energy suppliers and he even wears recycled shoes. Cameron's support for the environmental course is so zealous that I often get the impression that celebrated 90s activist Swampy has emerged from his tunnel, cut his hair and somehow become leader of the Tory party.
However, he has a tendency to want to grab the headlines. Remember the "Hug a Hoody" gaff. Well last weekend he was pictured in his garden planting a tree. Great. Except this tree clearly came from a garden centre and he must have used his car to collect it and therefore emitted a garden shed full of carbon into the atmosphere took the gloss of it somewhat.
The Conservatives back government plans to reduce carbon emissions by 60 per cent by 2050, and would like to go even further. Crucially, they back the idea of annual adjustments to targets, which would be reviewed and set by an independent body.
The Tory stance on nuclear power is still uncertain and they have not ruled out the possibility of a new generation of nuclear reactors as a last resort. The backing of EU targets to source 20 per cent of energy from renewable sources by 2020 has been soured somewhat by opposition from a number of Tory MPs who have opposed plans to build wind farms in their constituencies.
When it comes to green taxes, the Conservatives have indicated that they would be prepared to make decisions unpopular with the electorate. A proposed green air miles allowance would limit travellers to one short-haul flight a year at a lower tax rate. Any further air travel would then be taxed at a higher rate. Motorists would also be likely to face a raft of new taxes dependent on where and how often they use their cars.
However, the green tax issue, along with the Conservatives' environment agenda as a whole remains vague, as the party has yet to complete its broader policy review. And while policy remains forthcoming, David Cameron for now has the luxury of making the political running when it comes to saving the world.
Verdict
A party that on the face of it cannot make up its mind what to do and led by a complete prat. Is it too late to bring back Hague? We all know he had a nightmare last time but now he has more experience behind him, sounds plausible and would regain political trust. The fact that he allegedly reads my column has nothing to do with it.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-16 09:28:28
Who is the greenest of them all - part one
This week, political posturing over the environment seems to have reached fever pitch as the three main parties seek to convince voters of their green credentials.
Over the next three days I will attempt to cut through the bullsh*t and tell you.
Up today is the finger nail biting jock with a something strange happening to his mouth when he talks (perhaps he his trying to discard a chewed finger nail).
Gordon Brown and the Labour Party
Personal
Following the furore caused by Prime Minister Tony Blair's refusal to curb his flights in January, PM-in-waiting Gordon Brown has sought to distance himself from Blair's comments.
Brown believes that politicians should be setting a personal example and he is a keen advocate of composting, energy efficiency and home insulation.
The Chancellor has made a point of keeping his overseas leisure flights to a minimum, and has spent the last three summers holidaying in Scotland. Unfortunately on all three occassions he has come to back work.
All flights taken on Treasury business are offset. Meaning what I haven't a clue but it sounds trendy and I am using it myself especially to debt collectors.
If Gordon Brown does eventually make it into Number Ten, he will be inheriting a property that comes fully equipped with energy-efficient light-bulbs and a thermostat that has been turned down 1 degree Celcius. With all the hot air that circulates around Number Ten I would have expected closer to 7 degrees.
Political
Labour's draft climate change bill signals a commitment to reduce carbon emissions 60 per cent by the year 2050.
Despite pressure from opposition politicians and environmental groups, Labour have refused to review targets annually, preferring instead a series of five-year reviews.
Labour have also approved plans for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted, a decision which will inevitably impact on their or any party's ability to hit those all important 2050 targets.
The party is staunch in its support for a new generation of nuclear power stations, despite continuing opposition from its own back benches, and aims to produce 20 per cent of Britain's electricity from renewable resources (wind, wave, tidal) by 2020.
When it comes to green taxes, Gordon Brown has already made a start with a doubling of air passenger tax duty which came into force in February of this year. Labour have previously considered the idea of personal carbon allowances which would have an impact on how people fly, drive and use energy around the home, although for now at least, the idea has yet to make it to policy stage. However, road pricing, along with the roll-out of congestion charging in other major cities, is very much on the cards.
In a speech made to the Green Alliance earlier this week, Gordon Brown revealed plans to provide incentives for energy-efficient homes. He also said that Chancellors of the Exchequer will now count the carbon as they currently count the pounds.
But, when you consider that Labour's progress in hitting its emissions targets will be measured every five years while, thanks to Gordon, the Chancellor's Budget currently rolls around twice a year, this statement loses some of its impact. Well actually all of it.
Verdict
Tosser
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-15 15:51:54
Over the next three days I will attempt to cut through the bullsh*t and tell you.
Up today is the finger nail biting jock with a something strange happening to his mouth when he talks (perhaps he his trying to discard a chewed finger nail).
Gordon Brown and the Labour Party
Personal
Following the furore caused by Prime Minister Tony Blair's refusal to curb his flights in January, PM-in-waiting Gordon Brown has sought to distance himself from Blair's comments.
Brown believes that politicians should be setting a personal example and he is a keen advocate of composting, energy efficiency and home insulation.
The Chancellor has made a point of keeping his overseas leisure flights to a minimum, and has spent the last three summers holidaying in Scotland. Unfortunately on all three occassions he has come to back work.
All flights taken on Treasury business are offset. Meaning what I haven't a clue but it sounds trendy and I am using it myself especially to debt collectors.
If Gordon Brown does eventually make it into Number Ten, he will be inheriting a property that comes fully equipped with energy-efficient light-bulbs and a thermostat that has been turned down 1 degree Celcius. With all the hot air that circulates around Number Ten I would have expected closer to 7 degrees.
Political
Labour's draft climate change bill signals a commitment to reduce carbon emissions 60 per cent by the year 2050.
Despite pressure from opposition politicians and environmental groups, Labour have refused to review targets annually, preferring instead a series of five-year reviews.
Labour have also approved plans for new runways at Heathrow and Stansted, a decision which will inevitably impact on their or any party's ability to hit those all important 2050 targets.
The party is staunch in its support for a new generation of nuclear power stations, despite continuing opposition from its own back benches, and aims to produce 20 per cent of Britain's electricity from renewable resources (wind, wave, tidal) by 2020.
When it comes to green taxes, Gordon Brown has already made a start with a doubling of air passenger tax duty which came into force in February of this year. Labour have previously considered the idea of personal carbon allowances which would have an impact on how people fly, drive and use energy around the home, although for now at least, the idea has yet to make it to policy stage. However, road pricing, along with the roll-out of congestion charging in other major cities, is very much on the cards.
In a speech made to the Green Alliance earlier this week, Gordon Brown revealed plans to provide incentives for energy-efficient homes. He also said that Chancellors of the Exchequer will now count the carbon as they currently count the pounds.
But, when you consider that Labour's progress in hitting its emissions targets will be measured every five years while, thanks to Gordon, the Chancellor's Budget currently rolls around twice a year, this statement loses some of its impact. Well actually all of it.
Verdict
Tosser
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-15 15:51:54
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Plans for wind farm blown away?
Residents of Brassington and Carsington, the two parishes closest to the proposed wind farm site in Carsington Pastures, were given the opportunity last week to see the proposed plans in detail at public exhibitions.
Several representatives from applicants West Coast Energy were on hand throughout the day and say they were delighted with the turnout.
Neil Exton, for West Coast Energy, said: "We were very pleased with the public attendance, this is one of the busiest public exhibitions we’ve ever held.
"A lot of people turned out to ask us very pertinent questions about the plans and see our exhibits and we would hope we’ve managed to put people’s minds at ease a bit and allay their fears.
"We’ve not finished analysing our official feedback forms yet, but I believe early opinion polls seem to suggest the majority in Brassington were in favour, but there was a slim majority in Carsington against it."
But chairman of the Brassington Parish Council, Brian Flinders, explained that public feeling at Monday’s Parish Council meeting seemed to sway very heavily against the plans.
He said: "Around 30 members of the public turned up to listen to the meeting, so it’s obvious the people of Brassington are very concerned.
"We realise there isn’t much time, so we are wanting to act quickly and team up with other councils round the area to put forward an opposition.
"Saving energy is very important, but wind power is inefficient and a lot of residents are worried about the noise."
It was a similar story at a meeting held in Carsington where the suitability of the site was questioned because of the number of old mines at Carsington Pastures.
Adam Summerhayes, a professional violinist, was at the meeting. He said: "A lot of people were there, and there seemed to be some rather mixed feelings.
"There were a lot of discussions on noise levels and, on the whole, people were not satisfied that they were far enough away not to be affected."
But Adam can it be any worse than listening to your violin?
The debate goes on.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-13 05:37:29
Several representatives from applicants West Coast Energy were on hand throughout the day and say they were delighted with the turnout.
Neil Exton, for West Coast Energy, said: "We were very pleased with the public attendance, this is one of the busiest public exhibitions we’ve ever held.
"A lot of people turned out to ask us very pertinent questions about the plans and see our exhibits and we would hope we’ve managed to put people’s minds at ease a bit and allay their fears.
"We’ve not finished analysing our official feedback forms yet, but I believe early opinion polls seem to suggest the majority in Brassington were in favour, but there was a slim majority in Carsington against it."
But chairman of the Brassington Parish Council, Brian Flinders, explained that public feeling at Monday’s Parish Council meeting seemed to sway very heavily against the plans.
He said: "Around 30 members of the public turned up to listen to the meeting, so it’s obvious the people of Brassington are very concerned.
"We realise there isn’t much time, so we are wanting to act quickly and team up with other councils round the area to put forward an opposition.
"Saving energy is very important, but wind power is inefficient and a lot of residents are worried about the noise."
It was a similar story at a meeting held in Carsington where the suitability of the site was questioned because of the number of old mines at Carsington Pastures.
Adam Summerhayes, a professional violinist, was at the meeting. He said: "A lot of people were there, and there seemed to be some rather mixed feelings.
"There were a lot of discussions on noise levels and, on the whole, people were not satisfied that they were far enough away not to be affected."
But Adam can it be any worse than listening to your violin?
The debate goes on.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-13 05:37:29
Friday, March 09, 2007
The Great Climate Change Swindle
If you didn't watch last night's channel 4 showing of The Great Climate Change Swindle then you clearly don't give a toss about global warming.
In brief this programme dispelled the popular belief that global warming is due to carbon emissions which are down to us. Effectively the programme argued that over the last 1,000 years or so there is absolutely no correlation with temperature increases and carbon emission increases.
Without going into the nitty gritty the reason why the planet is warming is down to the performance of the sun.
Global Warming as a result of mans' activities is a myth perpetuated by those who have everything to gain by perpetuating it, i.e. governments increasing taxes, scientists getting more funding from governments, Al Gore getting publicity, anti capitalists and anti globalisation supporters jumping on the band wagon now that communism is dead....
The Romans were growing grapes and making wine in Yorkshire whilst Hadrian was building his wall, Britain had a Mediterranean climate and surprise surprise the world didn't end. In the 14th century there was a mini ice age when the Thames frequently froze and the world didn't end. Temperatures in the 11th century were much higher than they are now, but the ice caps survived and so did the polar bears.
January according to the Met Office was the warmest since 1916 so what happened back then to make January 1916 so warm - were they gripped by global warming?
I have always believed that global warming happens naturally. The Earth's temperature fluctuates, it heats up, but it cools down again. We humans contribute a tiny percentage of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. in fact sheep and cattle produce more carbon than humans and more carbon than industry worldwide. Add to that the fact that the biggest producer of carbon are the oceans leaves Gordon Brown with a problem of how to tax the North Sea.
If climate change is a natural phenomenon...are we right to try and stop it? Isn't that messing with nature? Look what happened the last time nature was messed with-we got Margaret Beckett!!
So scientists say we are causing global warming, but occasionally they get it wrong. The earth is flat? We are at the centre of the solar system? The atom is the smallest thing? Vitamin pills are good for you? (last weeks news said they now increase the risk of premature death).
Scientists have far more to gain by promoting climate change rather than saying "Sorry, bit of a cock-up, we're actually wrong. Could you withdraw my research grant and point me to the dole-queue, please?"
This is now a multi-billion $ industry and to suddenly say everything in the garden is rosey would be an economic disaster.
The government is using global warming for their own agenda, to gain the green vote, and to cause more fear, that they so love doing. Its very convenient for them at the moment because they can use the fear to make more oppressive laws and raise more taxes. Well they ain't getting this baby.
No to taxes, no to turning off my standby buttons, I'm going on a plane as often as possible and eat baked beans every day so my flatulance activity goes up.
Goodbye to carbon footprints and global warming and if I'm wrong and the sea levels raise I'll stick a snorkel on my exhaust and continue like nothings happened.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-09 13:48:39
In brief this programme dispelled the popular belief that global warming is due to carbon emissions which are down to us. Effectively the programme argued that over the last 1,000 years or so there is absolutely no correlation with temperature increases and carbon emission increases.
Without going into the nitty gritty the reason why the planet is warming is down to the performance of the sun.
Global Warming as a result of mans' activities is a myth perpetuated by those who have everything to gain by perpetuating it, i.e. governments increasing taxes, scientists getting more funding from governments, Al Gore getting publicity, anti capitalists and anti globalisation supporters jumping on the band wagon now that communism is dead....
The Romans were growing grapes and making wine in Yorkshire whilst Hadrian was building his wall, Britain had a Mediterranean climate and surprise surprise the world didn't end. In the 14th century there was a mini ice age when the Thames frequently froze and the world didn't end. Temperatures in the 11th century were much higher than they are now, but the ice caps survived and so did the polar bears.
January according to the Met Office was the warmest since 1916 so what happened back then to make January 1916 so warm - were they gripped by global warming?
I have always believed that global warming happens naturally. The Earth's temperature fluctuates, it heats up, but it cools down again. We humans contribute a tiny percentage of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. in fact sheep and cattle produce more carbon than humans and more carbon than industry worldwide. Add to that the fact that the biggest producer of carbon are the oceans leaves Gordon Brown with a problem of how to tax the North Sea.
If climate change is a natural phenomenon...are we right to try and stop it? Isn't that messing with nature? Look what happened the last time nature was messed with-we got Margaret Beckett!!
So scientists say we are causing global warming, but occasionally they get it wrong. The earth is flat? We are at the centre of the solar system? The atom is the smallest thing? Vitamin pills are good for you? (last weeks news said they now increase the risk of premature death).
Scientists have far more to gain by promoting climate change rather than saying "Sorry, bit of a cock-up, we're actually wrong. Could you withdraw my research grant and point me to the dole-queue, please?"
This is now a multi-billion $ industry and to suddenly say everything in the garden is rosey would be an economic disaster.
The government is using global warming for their own agenda, to gain the green vote, and to cause more fear, that they so love doing. Its very convenient for them at the moment because they can use the fear to make more oppressive laws and raise more taxes. Well they ain't getting this baby.
No to taxes, no to turning off my standby buttons, I'm going on a plane as often as possible and eat baked beans every day so my flatulance activity goes up.
Goodbye to carbon footprints and global warming and if I'm wrong and the sea levels raise I'll stick a snorkel on my exhaust and continue like nothings happened.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-09 13:48:39
Monday, March 05, 2007
Watch this for the truth about Global Warming
For years the global warming bullies have blamed ordinary folk for just about every environmental disaster known to man. They say the world is overheating because of the way we live, and governments around the world have paid tens of millions of pounds to hammer home the message.
But now, at last, could the real story be unfolding. A group of eminent scientists have made a television programme that shows how the green lobby have got it wrong.
The world is definately heating up, but solar activity is to blame, not man. Pollution is bad and needs to be controlled but let's be sure of the facts before we allow scientifically ignorant politicians to raise more taxes to stabilise the climate.
Watch Channel 4 on Thursday-then decide.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-05 13:06:50
But now, at last, could the real story be unfolding. A group of eminent scientists have made a television programme that shows how the green lobby have got it wrong.
The world is definately heating up, but solar activity is to blame, not man. Pollution is bad and needs to be controlled but let's be sure of the facts before we allow scientifically ignorant politicians to raise more taxes to stabilise the climate.
Watch Channel 4 on Thursday-then decide.
Chris Sabian, Peak District View - 2007-03-05 13:06:50
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