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Originally Posted by billethkid
Pretty obvious. However, currently just words.
Why cut off the current petroleum based products BEFORE the renewals and alternatives are available?
How can the public be encouraged to change when the "green" ways are not available in adequate supply.....and cost?
Just basics of supply and demand!!!!
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As long as the oil companies have control over the conversation, there will be resistance to even trying. "Why bother trying if oil will just win anyway" is a defeatist attitude. There are already alternatives to SOME petroleum products, and SOME gasoline-powered vehicles.
Popularity of them is increasing. You can think locally on this, without even looking at the national picture. More electric golf carts. More re-usable grocery bags. More people choosing refillable household products rather than single-use ones. More water filters, fewer disposable water bottles.
All of these things are alternatives that *reduce* rather than replace petroleum consumption. And it's already happening right here in the Villages. We could set the standard. Or we can say "nah...we don't care" and pretend we're not already shifting our attitude so younger generations don't bother even trying to follow the example.
I don't have kids or grandkids. I have no horse in that race. Your mileage may vary. Ironic quip intended.