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Environment & Energy

hunter

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2. This quote nails it...

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Fri Apr 24, 2015, 09:27 PM

Apr 2015

"They have sold their energy to the aluminium smelters way too cheap and now they can’t afford to reduce their pollution. That is, in my opinion, the reason why they are trying to stop the new regulations."

The aluminum business itself is dirty and largely unnecessary to human happiness.

On the other hand, many nations seem hell bent on powering aluminum smelters with coal and giant hydroelectric projects, so things can always be worse.

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Fascinating place to visit. JohnnyLib2 Apr 2015 #1

This quote nails it... hunter Apr 2015 #2

"Cheer up," he said, "things could be worse!" So I cheered up, GliderGuider Apr 2015 #3

Here, have a Coke... hunter Apr 2015 #4

Urp! GliderGuider Apr 2015 #5

Iceland is also producing giant hydroelectric projects. NNadir Apr 2015 #6

How can you disagree with Kermit? hunter Apr 2015 #7