| > Most importantly, what is the solution, or mitigation, or any level of alternative other than accepting defeat? Consume less - as much as practical. Right now, I'm hearing continuous noise of a busy highway. If you sit right next to it for some time and watch traffic pass by, what do you see? Lots of cars with only 1 person in it. Loads of vans from building contractors, carpenters, home improvement stores, painters, etc, etc. The DHL's, UPSes, Ikea's & Amazons in this world. They are driving around because 'you' wanted a new floor layed in the house. Even though the old one's still good (just your taste changed). Or because 'you' are so attached to your car that bicycle or public transport is out of the question. And carpooling is too much hassle. Or because 'you' ordered shiny new gadget from online store. All of that = CO2 emissions. Not some far away factory in China, or some company you've never dealt with somewhere in the logistics chain. Or chemical plant that manufactured the pvc for your new floor. No... you. (okay, a few more of you ;-) Just do less of that. Slow down, use your stuff a bit longer until it's really worn out, buy 2nd hand if possible. And enjoy life. It's our building, producing & hoarding 'stuff' that's killing us. Not us sitting in backyard & enjoying a good book. |