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Old 08-18-2023, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jimjamuser View Post
Well, that might help if possible to decrease aircraft travel, but NOT likely. I hesitate to mention a little girl named Thunberg that traveled from Europe to the US by sailboat to prove a point. But, what I am suggesting is very doable - the US just has to increase its new Electric car and truck purchases from the current 8% to 30%. Since Europe is currently buying at a rate of 21%, it seems possible that the US could get up to 30% within 4 years.
......That in itself MIGHT be enough to bring down CO2 emissions enough to restore normal climate to the world. And, also, in 4 years the technology might improve to include E semi-trailer rigs and better buses. I believe that Amazon Prime has some E-trucks in their fleet today and San Francisco has some E-buses running now.
Here’s the problem with that post: This IS normal climate