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Environment & Energy

Buzz Clik

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3. I agree with you philosophically but have problems with the execution.

Reply to wtmusic (Reply #2)

Sun Mar 17, 2013, 12:25 PM

Mar 2013

Leaving it in the ground ultimately would force reduced consumption. That's a good thing. Less CO₂ in the air and added impetus to find new sources of renewable energy.

However, we need to pressure consumption, efficiency, and dependence early and let the dwindling resources take their course. Forcing the issue in places like Albertan and ANWR change the conversation and injects unneeded distractions to the real issues. (Trust me, I have no desire to EVER develop ANWR.)

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If the Keystone project were to be scrapped at noon today... Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #1

A hotly debated topic. wtmusic Mar 2013 #2

I agree with you philosophically but have problems with the execution. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #3

There is a component to the dialogue that even many environmentalists are missing. wtmusic Mar 2013 #4

This environmentalist is painfully aware that the environment is not on Obama's radar screen. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #5