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Are automobiles a major cause of global warming?

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#10904 of 10913 Re: Are automobiles a major cause of global warming? [gagrice] by stephrosh

May 10, 2013 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Oct 30, 2006 9:21 am)
According to the latest study the U.S. automobiles and light trucks are responsible for nearly half of all greenhouse gases emitted by automobiles globally. The 450 million vehicles on the road today account for half of the world's total consumption, generate nearly one fifth of greenhouse gas emissions, and have pervasive effects on land use and air quality.
 
A few air pollutants, called criteria air pollutants, are common throughout the United States. These pollutants can injure health; harm the environment and cause property damage. The current criteria pollutants are:
 
Carbon Monoxide – an odorless, colorless gas and is formed when the carbon in fuels does not completely burn. Vehicle exhaust contributes roughly 60 percent of all carbon monoxide emissions nationwide, and up to 95 percent in cities. Other sources include fuel combustion in industrial processes and natural sources such as wildfires.
 
Lead
 
Nitrogen Dioxide
 
Sulfur Dioxide
 
Ozone.
 
It is said that more than 60 percent of U.S. transportation emissions come from cars and light trucks.

#10905 of 10913 Re: Are automobiles a major cause of global warming? [stephrosh] by texases

May 10, 2013 (1:59 pm)

Replying to: stephrosh (May 10, 2013 1:50 pm)
Your numbers don't match those of the EPA:
Share by country

 
US share by source:

 
So if US transportation is 28% of total US GHG, and US is 19% of global GHG, then US transportation is about 5% of total global GHG.
 
Or did you really mean that, despite your dire statements?

#10906 of 10913 Re: Are automobiles a major cause of global warming? [stephrosh] by gagrice

May 10, 2013 (5:00 pm)

Replying to: stephrosh (May 10, 2013 1:50 pm)
According to the latest study the U.S. automobiles and light trucks are responsible for nearly half of all greenhouse gases emitted by automobiles globally.
 
You are listening to people with a vested interest in pushing the GW scam. IPCC says 15% is from all transportation. Ask 50 scientists and get 50 different sets of answers. If you don't want to add to the GHG and CO2 ride a bike and don't eat any gaseous foods.

#10907 of 10913 The real cost of the GW scam by gagrice

May 15, 2013 (9:30 pm)

Time to hang all the eco nuts.
 
Under California law, residential customers pay higher prices for additional electricity – through a system of "tiers" – as they use more. In 2001, after the energy crisis, the Legislature capped rates for the lowest two tiers and for low-income customers who receive special discounts under the California Alternate Rates for Energy program, or CARE. Subsequently, increased costs for utility services were borne entirely by upper-tier users. That dynamic drove PG&E's top-tier price to an astounding 50 cents in early 2010.
 
Senate Bill 695, enacted in October 2009, gave some relief by allowing rates in the lowest two tiers to increase gradually. PG&E managed to bring its top rate down to 34 cents today – which is still double the average cost of service, and much higher than utilities outside the state are authorized to charge.
 
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/02/22/5208338/californias-electric-rate-system.html
 
http://www.calwatchdog.com/2013/05/15/electricity-rate-shock-more-likely-than-bl- ackouts-this-summer/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

#10908 of 10913 Re: The real cost of the GW scam [gagrice] by texases

May 16, 2013 (6:44 am)

Replying to: gagrice (May 15, 2013 9:30 pm)
You have my sympathy, I've been paying about $0.08/kw-hr, retail, residential, in Dallas.

#10909 of 10913 Re: The real cost of the GW scam [texases] by gagrice

May 16, 2013 (7:40 am)

Replying to: texases (May 16, 2013 6:44 am)
That is one of the reasons so many businesses are bailing out of CA. You cannot compete when your expenses are way higher than your competition. You can install solar and mitigate some of the cost. But that is not as much of a savings as many think. They are still relatively new. What will happen to your PV cells in 10 years of rain, sun and dust? Don't plan on that 25 year warranty being any good. Most have a payback close to 20 years. Read the fine print on your warranty.

#10910 of 10913 At least the EPA can't flag you for an audit... by claires HOST

May 16, 2013 (9:24 pm)

"Government agencies like the EPA typically waive so-called Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request fees for groups disseminating information for public benefit, but it’s up to the agency to decide whether a fee-waiver is justified. At the EPA, fees were waived for liberal environmental groups like Greenpeace and EarthJustice almost always. Meanwhile, the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free-market think tank, “had its requests denied 93 percent of the time."
 
Like the IRS, the EPA plays favorites
 
Meanwhile, Germany targets climate change skeptics:
German Ministry Of Environment Identifies, Targets American And German Enemy Skeptics In 123-Page Pamphlet
 
ClaireS, Host
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#10911 of 10913 Re: At least the EPA can't flag you for an audit... [claires] by gagrice

May 17, 2013 (5:38 am)

Replying to: claires (May 16, 2013 9:24 pm)
Follow the money. There is more to be gained by pushing the GW/CC agenda. Al Gore is the perfect example of how well you can do by pushing the GW scam. He left office in 2001 worth less than $1 million. Today he is worth over $200 million. Pretty good I would say Capitalizing on a purely liberal agenda.
 
It helps to have your cronies in the IRS, DOJ and EPA to block the opposition.

#10912 of 10913 Re: At least the EPA can't flag you for an audit... [claires] by houdini1

May 17, 2013 (10:13 am)

Replying to: claires (May 16, 2013 9:24 pm)
Interesting info. about the EPA. I hope the Republicans are as smart as you are and start digging a little.

#10913 of 10913 Re: At least the EPA can't flag you for an audit... [gagrice] by claires HOST

May 17, 2013 (12:02 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (May 17, 2013 5:38 am)
It helps to have your cronies in the IRS, DOJ and EPA to block the opposition.
 
Along with kids living in their mom's basements, armed with predigested spam to drop into online communities via one of his latest ventures.
 
ClaireS, Host
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