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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm
Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes' By Matt McGrath Environment reporter, BBC News Tanker in Singapore Some 90,000 ships ply the world's oceans Global emissions of carbon dioxide from shipping are twice the level of aviation, one of the maritime industry's key bodies has said. A report prepared by Intertanko, which represents the majority of the world's tanker operators, says emissions have risen sharply in the past six years. Previous International Maritime Organisation estimates suggested levels were comparable with those of planes. Some 90,000 ships from tankers to small freighters ply the world's oceans. Clampdown considered Intertanko says its figures are the most realistic estimation of the current levels of CO2 from ships. It says that growth in global trade coupled with ships burning more fuel to deliver freight faster has contributed significantly to the increase. Dragos Routa, the technical director of Intertanko, told the BBC the figures were a work in progress but the levels of emissions had risen sharply. While there are few accurate measures and even fewer restrictions on the amounts of carbon dioxide that ships can emit at present, governments in many parts of the world are considering a clampdown as part of their efforts to tackle global warming. |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
"Souf Efriken" wrote in message ps.com... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm Intertanko says its figures are the most realistic estimation of the current levels of CO2 from ships. While there are few accurate measures and even fewer restrictions on the amounts of carbon dioxide that ships can emit at present, governments in many parts of the world are considering a clampdown as part of their efforts to tackle global warming. Wow!! I'll go live in a cave!! |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
Uncle Peter wrote: "Souf Efriken" wrote in message ps.com... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm Intertanko says its figures are the most realistic estimation of the current levels of CO2 from ships. While there are few accurate measures and even fewer restrictions on the amounts of carbon dioxide that ships can emit at present, governments in many parts of the world are considering a clampdown as part of their efforts to tackle global warming. Wow!! I'll go live in a cave!! Make sure that you have a reliable connection to the local power grid while you are living in the cave. If you resort to a small generator you will multiply you environmental impact several times. Consider using Bio-gas. At some point we need to balance the environmental impact against the quality of life impact. The key word is balance. Cheers, John in LALALand (On the Left Coast) |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
On 20 Oct, 00:10, Doesn't Frequently Mop
wrote: Make credence recognised that on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:14:52 GMT, J Carnaghie has scripted: Uncle Peter wrote: "Souf Efriken" wrote in message oups.com... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm Intertanko says its figures are the most realistic estimation of the current levels of CO2 from ships. While there are few accurate measures and even fewer restrictions on the amounts of carbon dioxide that ships can emit at present, governments in many parts of the world are considering a clampdown as part of their efforts to tackle global warming. Wow!! I'll go live in a cave!! Make sure that you have a reliable connection to the local power grid while you are living in the cave. If you resort to a small generator you will multiply you environmental impact several times. Consider using Bio-gas. At some point we need to balance the environmental impact against the quality of life impact. The key word is balance. ...which won't be achieved while we continue to breed and expand, which we are continuing to do. Bio-gas? You'd have to be stoned to believe in that crap. -- --- DFM -http://www.deepfriedmars.com --- -- or own a cow and a length of rubber tubing..... |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
"Doesn't Frequently Mop" wrote in
message ... Make credence recognised that on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:14:52 GMT, J Carnaghie has scripted: Uncle Peter wrote: "Souf Efriken" wrote in message ps.com... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm Intertanko says its figures are the most realistic estimation of the current levels of CO2 from ships. While there are few accurate measures and even fewer restrictions on the amounts of carbon dioxide that ships can emit at present, governments in many parts of the world are considering a clampdown as part of their efforts to tackle global warming. Wow!! I'll go live in a cave!! Make sure that you have a reliable connection to the local power grid while you are living in the cave. If you resort to a small generator you will multiply you environmental impact several times. Consider using Bio-gas. At some point we need to balance the environmental impact against the quality of life impact. The key word is balance. ...which won't be achieved while we continue to breed and expand, which we are continuing to do. Bio-gas? You'd have to be stoned to believe in that crap. You have claimed in the past that you often are (or were), so do you? -- JohnT |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
Make credence recognised that on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:14:52 GMT, J
Carnaghie has scripted: Uncle Peter wrote: "Souf Efriken" wrote in message ps.com... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm Intertanko says its figures are the most realistic estimation of the current levels of CO2 from ships. While there are few accurate measures and even fewer restrictions on the amounts of carbon dioxide that ships can emit at present, governments in many parts of the world are considering a clampdown as part of their efforts to tackle global warming. Wow!! I'll go live in a cave!! Make sure that you have a reliable connection to the local power grid while you are living in the cave. If you resort to a small generator you will multiply you environmental impact several times. Consider using Bio-gas. At some point we need to balance the environmental impact against the quality of life impact. The key word is balance. ....which won't be achieved while we continue to breed and expand, which we are continuing to do. Bio-gas? You'd have to be stoned to believe in that crap. -- --- DFM - http://www.deepfriedmars.com --- -- |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
Thus spake J Carnaghie :
Uncle Peter wrote: "Souf Efriken" wrote in message ps.com... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm Intertanko says its figures are the most realistic estimation of the current levels of CO2 from ships. While there are few accurate measures and even fewer restrictions on the amounts of carbon dioxide that ships can emit at present, governments in many parts of the world are considering a clampdown as part of their efforts to tackle global warming. Wow!! I'll go live in a cave!! Make sure that you have a reliable connection to the local power grid while you are living in the cave. If you resort to a small generator you will multiply you environmental impact several times. Consider using Bio-gas. John, my dogs produce plenty of bio-gas. Especially when they get some of the slightly past prime (or more than slightly) pears. At some point we need to balance the environmental impact against the quality of life impact. The key word is balance. People talk about using solar cells to produce electricity. Do they have any idea of how much water is used to produce semiconductors? Cheers, John in LALALand (On the Left Coast) -- dillon Flower Whiskers, RIP What a great leader |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
Souf Efriken writes:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7052037.stm Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes' Why do people worry so much about ships and planes, and yet ignore trucks and cars? |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
J Carnaghie writes:
At some point we need to balance the environmental impact against the quality of life impact. The key word is balance. The key word is population control. All of our environmental problems are the result of population growth. If you have a small population, the environment will survive no matter what you do. And conversely, if you have a large population, nothing you might do will help. The only solution is to limit population growth. |
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Ships' CO2 'twice that of planes'
Mxsmanic wrote:
The key word is population control. All of our environmental problems are the result of population growth. If you have a small population, the environment will survive no matter what you do. And conversely, if you have a large population, nothing you might do will help. The only solution is to limit population growth. And your proposal to implement "the only solution" on a global scale is just what, exactly? -- dgs |
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