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RE: Global Warming and Climate Change: Intrinsically connected... Doubly dangerous.
Great article! You did your research well. BOI wonders how many times has this cycle repeated. I mean - humans destroying themselves or the earth getting rid of humans like we're a virus.
On the other hand - it could all be propaganda from corporations to earn more money by selling electric cars and other ''green'' energy which isn't really green.
I guess all we can do is take care of our environment and show an example to others - inspire them. It's actually the main reason why BOI has started - to inspire others that they start their blog too.
Have a great day - until we meet next time!
@bagofincome
Great point. Companies promote technologies as green within a certain spectrum of visibility.
Electric cars, contrary to you statement, are a green technology, BUT it only applies if you are driving. Companies don’t advertise what is takes to make the car and what happens when your done with it.
Thank you for your response.
@scholaris
Yeah, that's what I mean. About 65% of cobalt to make batteries comes from Kongo where small children are being put to labor. It's the dark side nobody speaks of.
It's great to have a talk!
@bagofincome
Definitely great to talk about this stuff. Another is the cadmium in photovoltaic cells for solar power. No one considered what to do with them in the solar rush in California one the panels were used up.
What about pollution in China from smart phone/tablet development? Nothing says hypocrisy like texting about the environment on a device whose creation helps to harm it.
Ugh the Congo. That’s heartbreaking.
Great talk.
@scholaris
Yeah, it's sad, the pollution from technology. And I guess it will only get worse because I doubt we'll stop producing more smartphones and stuff.
Have a bright day!