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nationalize the fed

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16. The end of oil is here

Reply to Fast Walker 52 (Original post)

Tue Apr 26, 2016, 01:18 AM

Apr 2016

Every 24 hours, the US spends ~$200 million dollars on the wars. http://costofwar.com

Think of what could be done with just one day's war budget. If there was a Manhattan style project for clean energy independence it could be done in a matter of a few years. So why isn't it happening?

How much of a carbon footprint does the US create with the wars? Why does Obama like Fracking when all the gas ever needed could be made with solar and wind power?

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Rising CO2 levels show a climate emergency -- urgent action needed [View all] Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 OP

Yep, this looks like something is running away from us... thereismore Apr 2016 #1

Indeed-- thanks for posting that Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #4

Next Stop: Venus fred v Apr 2016 #17

Side by side (Venus without clouds) thereismore Apr 2016 #18

Bernie is the only one making climate change the fundamental issue of survival that it is. highprincipleswork Apr 2016 #2

Agree 100%... one of the most important reasons why I support him Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #5

And not a damn thing will be done. Gotta keep the $ circulating around the world. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #6

K&R for needed exposure /nt Dragonfli Apr 2016 #3

The rest of the world is waiting for us felix_numinous Apr 2016 #7

Exactly. "Narcissistic dramas....unable to cope with reality" Duppers Apr 2016 #14

But, but . . . I keep hearing that winter is coming. tclambert Apr 2016 #8

Haha, I just saw a video saying how GoT is a metaphor for climate change Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #12

I run biodiesel and I hardly drive any more. I walk instead. jhart3333 Apr 2016 #9

thanks-- that's awesome Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #10

Just trying to get the word out. (some of)Us boomers can do it too! jhart3333 Apr 2016 #11

I am really looking forward to getting an electric car in the near future Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #13

I have the solution RobertEarl Apr 2016 #15

The end of oil is here nationalize the fed Apr 2016 #16

yeah, for sure-- it can't happen soon enough Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #19

Don't worry Visionary Apr 2016 #20

I have plenty of fears about her... Fast Walker 52 Apr 2016 #21