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Section 25: Chit Chat Subject: Solar Power Usage Msg# 1110814
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No doubt the US carries a big stick. What would help the cause would be for the US to pressure every industrial country to pressure China, India and certain Southeast Asia countries noted by Tom in his last post to stop the building of new coal burning plants within 2 years.
This may necessitate economic sanctions on China and India which would cause economic hardship to many European countries and the US. But if not meeting CO2 reduction goals will lead to widespread economic chaos down the road, why not bite the bullet now? I was struck by Tom's piece where the former President of The World Bank opined that allowing these countries to build more coal burning plants for up to 10 years (give or take) will make any Paris Accord goals 20-30 years unattainable. Get everyone to the same starting line at the same time seems to be the best solution. Note - your recommended read was good. Thanks. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Keep an open mind  As to your earlier comments...
The decision for the US to re-join the PA club is timely and important. Being back at the negotiating table is an opportunity to take a leadership role at the Glasgow meeting in November. This conference is expected to finalise the rules, how the PA will operate in future. And the members will be expected to update their national carbon-reduction plans. A perfect time for the USA (Kerry and his special climate envoy) to force tougher cut commitments from China and India. No other country would be able to put that kind of pressure on them like the US. Slobodan |
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