Global Warming

[timwilky]

The last time I was in Beijing a few years ago, the pollution was so bad that you could taste it. I hope it has improved there.

If anything I would suggest China these days pays more attention to environmental concerns than in many other asia pasific countries. Yes they are very good at wholesale destruction of the environment where they try. but usually because of a "Greater" plan. However power plant tends to be commisioned by quasi goverment bodies and the environmental requirements are written into the ITTs.

Contrast this against other countries where power plants tend to be commissioned by investment partners and cost of ownership/operation tend to be more important than environmental impact. Of course there are many countries that put down very strick environmetal requirements on new build projects. ie Taiwan. The problem being in Asia Pasific. Countries are learning from the mistakes of the past. You then contrast this with the states. California had for many year failed to invest in power and got bitten. They now have a govenor who listens to the environmentalists and wants controls on clean power and efficiency etc. Pity the federal goverment isn't listening.

Interesting points so far folks. Personally I think the biggest challenge ahead is producing an alternative fuel for cars/aircraft/marine etc. These are the basis in which the world moves.

The effects are irriversable. Its now up to the big guns to come up with managable ways to produce and maintain cleaner fuels.

We were also talking in work today about the seasons shifting more and more. I remember when I was a kid winter was well and truly here by November. By that I mean it was already touching zero in temperature and snow was likely in places. Now its 15/16 outside during the day....

Relax guy, oneday you'll be able to sit on a beach in Scotland with temperature in the upper 30s.
All thanks to folks flying so much to get a tan in warm places!

Originally Posted by Razor

Relax guy, oneday you'll be able to sit on a beach in Scotland with temperature in the upper 30s.
All thanks to folks flying so much to get a tan in warm places!

Yes, I can image catching the rays up the in the shetlands in mid-December.....

There is also the thinking that with an increase in temperature the gulf stream will shift and so we will have the same kind of temps as Labrador in Canada. Best buy shares in Scarves

Temperature will be the least of your worries if the whole kip is 4 feet under the sea lads.

Icecap's melting innit.

Furry is dead right though. The gulf stream is a fickle mistress.

My view is in my sig.......

I live at the top of a big hill!

Originally Posted by furrybean

I live at the top of a big hill!

You are all set mate. I just bought a gaff on top of a cliff. BRING IT BIOTCH.