Which fire to put off first...

Recently read about a "great Scientist" of America James Hansen, who held a conference for Global efforts against Carbon emissions. I am surprised by his suggestion and resolution, and expect Green Followers to be equally! He says that tackling gas guzzling is not the most controllable option we have, instead we should focus on what goes into our Power plants and energy hungry Iron/steel industry -- COAL! I don't agree with him, because this would give people another lame excuse to drive callously in their hummers and other tank like vehicles while displaying their middle fingers to mother nature. I have to say this because everyone here understands the human psychology of ignorance. Once sidelined, this fact will overrun all the efforts ( whatever minuscule levels) on efficient vehicles and pooling/biking taken up by good people. I agree to his facts about Coal ,a major carbon contributer, but should not be the only priority. He accuses that nations like China and newer Economies might still go on using oil gnawing vehicles, but hey Mr James, aren't these vehicles a produce of your n European great economies? If we take measures to reduce the production of such vehicles ain't the Chinese and new Economies going to become choosy, n content with some better viable options. Instead of making a true scientific statement he's making a political one, supporting the big car/vehicle producers to roll their tires on Mother nature. I don't gather respect for such kinds of evaluation and that too by scientist of repute. I hope Mr Hansen reads this and rubs the Coal Carbon off his Eyes, and makes a re-rationale of his speech. I pray to Almighty that people spend gas with prudence and keep thinking and doing good for our Mother Earth....

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