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This is one of those BS articles to turn a systemic and government issue and break it down to a personal responsibility issue. So that the powers that be don't
by DonnyV 5y ago
This is one of those BS articles to turn a systemic and government issue and break it down to a personal responsibility issue. So that the powers that be don't have to do anything. 70% of climate pollution comes from US Military and Cargo ships. How about we start there.
- jjt-yn_t 5y ago
- yoavm 5y agoTruly interested in the source for that 70% number.
- DonnyV 5y agohttps://earth.org/us-military-pollution/ https://earth.org/us-military-pollution/ https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/jul/10/100-fossil-fuel-companies-investors-responsible-71-global-emissions-cdp-study-climate-change https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2017/jul/10...
- yoavm 5y agoThese articles definitely aren't saying that the US military and cargo ships account for 70% of all climate pollution. If my math is right, the US military is closer to 0.01% of all carbon emissions.
- Gigachad 5y agoIts targeting government. NYC recently banned natural gas connections to new buildings. This kind of research will help other governments justify the change.
- asow92 5y agoIt's also about general safety in NYC. There have been a many deadly accidents over the years. Whole buildings have gone up in flames: https://ny.eater.com/2020/1/21/21070310/pommes-frites-east-village-explosion-landlord-prison https://ny.eater.com/2020/1/21/21070310/pommes-frites-east-v... Ironically, this accident happened because someone was installing gas illegally. Prohibition can cause as much harm as it alleviates.