Monday, September 07, 2009

Labor Day, 2029: When the global Ponzi scheme collapses, the only jobs left will be green — but what should you study now to be employable then? « Climate Progress
Like all Ponzi schemes, the system must collapse. When it does, the only jobs left standing will be those that are “green” — which can be defined as those jobs that do not plunder nonrenewable energy resources and natural capital and/or do not to destroy a livable climate.
More rubbish from 60 Minutes tonight. “The Age of Megafires” « Watts Up With That?
Right on cue, CBS news 60 minutes is expected link the recent California fires to “global warming”. Never mind that the fire was caused by arson, or that the area hadn’t burned in 40-60 years, leading up to a collection of dry dead underbrush which is part of the natural fire cycle. Never mind that La Nina made for a dry couple of years exacerbating the problem. Never mind that we get fires in California about this time every year. No, its the “Age of Megafires”
Peter Mandelson pledges to get on his bike - Telegraph
Mr Brown said as well as turning the thermostat on his central heating down by one degree, he would ensure that all electrical appliances were not left on standby and that as much of his waste as possible is recycled.

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