jweekle1

My biggest problem buying into this whole idea is that fact that all of the so-called global warming champions are hypocrites. Not to mention the problem of if the U.S. says fine we'll go as green as possible and then all the dirty industry will go to the third world countries and china and india where they would rather have neon green rivers than have starving children. Its the same problem with the rain forests. The people that deforest it don't have the option to stop cutting it down. They cut it down and make money to feed and clothe their families. back to the hypocrites. Al Gore, how much more energy do you consume than I do. And its me that has to cut back on taking road trips while you fly coast to coast in a private jet any whim you choose. Get real.

My point being it is not economically viable. Everyone can state their "facts", but until it is reasonable for me to change the car I drive, I'll still be driving my toyota.

Japanese automakers have been making more effecient automobiles for several decades, and have continued to take more and more of the American market away from domestic producers because their cars are more effecient, last longer, and cost less. This model is typical of a successful solution to the problem of climate change: create a product that is healthy to the environment and saves the consumer in the long run, and they will make the initial investment in the first place. So these Japanese automakers use what to power their auto plants? These autos that save me money in the long run are where? You mean hybrids? The next time I come up with the money to buy a brand new hybrid who can start reaping there rewards to me (in how many years is it now) I'll do it. I may be selfish, I might just be a realist.

As I've read the discussion i have seen post after post from the "we caused global warming" and the "we aren't causing global warming" crowds. The real meat of the whole issue is this: If we are causing global warming how can we stop it? If we can stop it, but at the same time have to destroy our economy to do so what is the solution then? At this moment there is a coal fired power plant sending power to my computer so I can type this. And when I'm done typing this I will play Sim City 4 for several hours. All the while I will have a lightbulb burning at 60 watts. So give me the solution and if that solution still means i can drive to work and back, turn my light on, keep my fridge cold, heat my house and play sim city 4 I'll do it. Because I really don't care if we are causing global warming or not. If it turns out we're not thats great, if it turns out we are bummer. I'll still be burning enough coal at the local power plant to keep my computer running either way.