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Originally Posted by jimjamuser
I prefer to think that MOST US politicians are doing what's best for America regardless of "lobbyists". Call me part of naive voters......please.
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Originally Posted by Rainger99
You may take it seriously but if it is as serious as you say, why doesn’t the government ban all government travel and all private jet travel? We would save money and the planet!!
Private aircraft emit an estimated 7,913 lbs of CO2 per passenger, while commercial planes have an estimated 174 lbs of emissions.
If it is an existential threat, that would be a minor inconvenience. And we are only asking people to do their fair share.
When they start holding Davos and other elite conferences by zoom, we will know that they are serious.
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Do you have a source for this? 7913 vs 174 is a big enough difference that it just might resonate with the masses. 45X more per passenger, it better be one important passenger!
Joe