I understand that there are many arguments as to whether global climate change exists, and/or how sever it is. I also understand that trying to reduce our emissions significantly can come at some economic cost. But there are still many low hanging fruits that we could easily tackle as a compromise, at very little cost.
To name a few:
- Boats - No emissions controls at all currently
- Planes - Trains should be a better option (particularly in the U.S.)
- Coal power plants - Outdated tech
- Lawn mowers - Electric mowers could replace most people's mowing needs
- Excessive water consumption - Top loading washing machines are a colossal waste of fresh water
Additionally, there have been numerous studies linking various forms of pollution to cancer and other serious health effects. So we stand to gain healthier people and lower health care costs by reducing our emissions as well.
Boats - No emissions controls at all currently
Should we paddle?
- Planes - Trains should be a better option (particularly in the U.S.)
There aren't enough trans on the planet to ferry the people who fly by plane
- Coal power plants - Outdated tech
Almost all coal plants are clean burning.
- Lawn mowers - Electric mowers could replace most people's mowing needs
Imagine the length of the power cord. Not to mention the fact that electricity is mostly generated from natural gas which uses as much if not more CO2
- Excessive water consumption - Top loading washing machines are a colossal waste of fresh water
Last I checked the water used in a washing machine goes down the drain and gets recycled by the waste treatment plant and back into our faucets.
Climate change by man is bogus. The IPCC has reported that there has been no significant warming in the past 16 years. It's a fraud and only the sheep fall for it.