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Environment & Energy

haricotblue

(23 posts)

9. Not worried in the short term

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2020, 09:35 PM

Apr 2020

I keep reading about this wave of purchases of gas guzzlers. With what money? Seems like most consumers are burning through savings -- the minority that actually have savings to burn through. Not sure new car purchases are going to be first on the list. They might delay purchasing newer, more environmentally-friendly vehicles, but that's got to be a small effect.
Much more concerned about governments rolling back regulations to help businesses get going.

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Emissions Are Way Down. No, That's Not All Good News for the Environment. [View all] Rhiannon12866 Apr 2020 OP

The transition will 2naSalit Apr 2020 #1

And we can't underestimate the greed and disregard for environmental issues Rhiannon12866 Apr 2020 #2

True. 2naSalit Apr 2020 #3

The key, of course, is getting rid of Trump Rhiannon12866 Apr 2020 #4

Sadly, I agree. 2naSalit Apr 2020 #5

Not to mention chaotic effects kurtcagle Apr 2020 #6

The weather has changed here in the Northeast, too Rhiannon12866 Apr 2020 #7

That said, I just took my dog out and there's snow on the ground! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2020 #8

Not worried in the short term haricotblue Apr 2020 #9

Let us deal with the wolf at the hearth before those imagined outside the door. Hermit-The-Prog Apr 2020 #10