Below is a graph of per capita carbon dioxide emissions for various countries around the world. Which countries have an emissions level consistent with an 80 percent reduction from the world's current total emissions?
The answer is is Haiti and Somalia.
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Professor Ross Garnaut says that Australia should promote strong global action on climate change and be prepared to match the commitments of other developed nations. Well, 80 per cent, rather than 60, seems to be the preferred rate, so good luck!
For the benefit of those worried about the disposal of nuclear waste there are two simple options. The empty chambers of spent oil wells and/or ocean sink holes.In either case the waste is gone forever - unrecoverable and a danger to no one.
Interesting, James. It will be interesting to see how the parents react to the lower grades that they have paid big buck for their kids to achieve. There are numerous studies that confirm the drop in retention levels of students in hot weather. And of course, in very cold weather as well. Will they be turning off the heat in winter as well. Will less education be more education?
To paraphrase one of the late Bob Hope's best gags,
"our boarding school was so carbon sensitive that we had to sleep four boys to a bed. If it got cold the Headmaster would throw on another boy".