Thread: Planetary greening

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Pretty much the case - worth noting that if Australia reduced emissions to zero, it would make no perceptible difference to the world. The only countries that matter are China (just passed USA as No.1 emitter), USA, India and EU, roughly in that order. It makes no significant difference what anyone else does.

Nobody is prepared to point a figure at the biggest problem, which as you point out is population, although some commentators did have the courage to go against the Pope's urging Catholics to have more children last week.

Also worth noting that Telstra has been an extensive user of solar power in remote areas for many years, and is probably the owner of more solar energy capability than any other single company in Australia, and possibly the world. (Note - I am not a Telstra supporter! Currently two disputes going)

John

Thanks John ;

Bit off topic , But

Telstra is the largest private-sector solar panel operator in Australia with 10,450 solar powered sites. “Telstra has been investing for many years to reduce electricity consumption and carbon footprint and They were early adopters of "solar technology" with their first installation in the 1970s.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

Pretty much the case - worth noting that if Australia reduced emissions to zero, it would make no perceptible difference to the world. The only countries that matter are China (just passed USA as No.1 emitter), USA, India and EU, roughly in that order. It makes no significant difference what anyone else does.

Nobody is prepared to point a figure at the biggest problem, which as you point out is population, although some commentators did have the courage to go against the Pope's urging Catholics to have more children last week.

Also worth noting that Telstra has been an extensive user of solar power in remote areas for many years, and is probably the owner of more solar energy capability than any other single company in Australia, and possibly the world. (Note - I am not a Telstra supporter! Currently two disputes going)

John

Mmmmm, *runs off to chuck another tyre on the fire*