Wacka Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Obama's energy advisor has stated that CO2 will be declared a dangerous pollutant.
Chilly Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 He's going to name a pollutant a pollutant? What a shock!
Max Fischer Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Obama's energy advisor has stated that CO2 will be declared a dangerous pollutant. I think we should ignore the fact that it's a "dangerous" pollutant. I'm still upset that science smeared lead and carbon monoxide as "dangerous." When science and facts start influencing our decisions the terrorists win.
Joe Miner Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 If power plants have to spend money to lessen the amount of CO2 they emit, you can certainly expect higher electric bills.
MembersOnlyJacketGuy Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 If power plants have to spend money to lessen the amount of CO2 they emit, you can certainly expect higher electric bills. Or we could just keep up the current pace and our grand kids won't have to worry about winter or heating bills.
Max Fischer Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 If power plants have to spend money to lessen the amount of CO2 they emit, you can certainly expect higher electric bills. Yup. Then again, I'm willing to pay a few bucks a month to make sure my kids are healthy and we all don't wind up spending billions to treat those who get sick. Simply stemming the rise of asthma cases alone would more than pay for the cost. Then again, I'm only quoting science.
Joe Miner Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Or we could just keep up the current pace and our grand kids won't have to worry about winter or heating bills. Yes, that's the only other alternative. Regulate industry and increase the cost of electricity for all Americans or do nothing and destroy the world.
Wacka Posted October 16, 2008 Author Posted October 16, 2008 Yup. Then again, I'm willing to pay a few bucks a month to make sure my kids are healthy and we all don't wind up spending billions to treat those who get sick. Simply stemming the rise of asthma cases alone would more than pay for the cost. Then again, I'm only quoting science. Are you saying asthma is caused by CO2??? I think the rise in asthma is caused by parents wanting their kids to live in sterile bubbles. Kids aren't exposed to the normal environmental stuff (mold, bacteria, and other stuff in the air). Let them eat dirt and get a resistance to those things.
Chef Jim Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 He's going to name a pollutant a pollutant? What a shock! I heard they were going to declare Saturday and Sunday as official weekend days and spend billions getting the word out.
Max Fischer Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Are you saying asthma is caused by CO2??? I think the rise in asthma is caused by parents wanting their kids to live in sterile bubbles. Kids aren't exposed to the normal environmental stuff (mold, bacteria, and other stuff in the air). Let them eat dirt and get a resistance to those things. I guess I tend to listen to the scientists. What do your voodoo doctors say?
drnykterstein Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 This is a funny thread. Thanks for the laugh Wacka.
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 I think the rise in asthma is caused by parents wanting their kids to live in sterile bubbles. Kids aren't exposed to the normal environmental stuff (mold, bacteria, and other stuff in the air). Let them eat dirt and get a resistance to those things. I actually agree with you on this, mild exposure helps to build strong immune systems...
DC Tom Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 I guess I tend to listen to the scientists. What do your voodoo doctors say? You mean the scientists that say CO2 is a vital component of the biosphere? 'Cause things like plants use it? A dangerous pollutant that's simultaneously highly important. Brilliant. C'mon, we're not talking about PCBs or dioxin here, we're talking about an atmospheric component created by natural processes. What, is Obama going to outlaw yeast?
Johnny Coli Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 I actually agree with you on this, mild exposure helps to build strong immune systems... But chronic low levels of exposure to environmental chemicals can lead to what is called chemical sensitivity. One symptom is asthma, among a host of others. Sure, getting kids exposed to allergens, viruses and bacteria will help build their immune system, but that is not the case with carbon dioxide.
Jon in Pasadena Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Let them eat dirt Isn't that McCain's economic plan, in a nutshell?
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 But chronic low levels of exposure to environmental chemicals can lead to what is called chemical sensitivity. One symptom is asthma, among a host of others. Sure, getting kids exposed to allergens, viruses and bacteria will help build their immune system, but that is not the case with carbon dioxide. you're absolutely right, but I don't think wacka was connecting CO2 and asthma
In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 You mean the scientists that say CO2 is a vital component of the biosphere? 'Cause things like plants use it? A dangerous pollutant that's simultaneously highly important. Brilliant. C'mon, we're not talking about PCBs or dioxin here, we're talking about an atmospheric component created by natural processes. What, is Obama going to outlaw yeast? nice spin CO2 spewing from coal fired power plants isn't exactly a natural process nor a vital component of the biosphere
Wacka Posted October 16, 2008 Author Posted October 16, 2008 CO2 is CO2. It doesn't matter whether it comes out of a smoke stack or you mouth or a toad's mouth or a bacteria.
The Big Cat Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 CO2 is CO2. It doesn't matter whether it comes out of a smoke stack or you mouth or a toad's mouth or a bacteria. Well, may be the hot air coming out of YOUR mouth is the equivalent to the CO2 emmissions of a smoke stack, but...
Chilly Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 CO2 is CO2. It doesn't matter whether it comes out of a smoke stack or you mouth or a toad's mouth or a bacteria. Wouldn't it be great if this was true? I could drink all the beer I wanted and never get sick.
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