UN Climate Change Report (huge increases in gasoline taxes)

[fan_since79]

Something called The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is suggesting that huge increases in carbon taxes will be necessary to reduce global warming in the coming years.

Yes, this is the Daily Caller, but I cite it because mainstream media is totally silent on this. No surprise there.

As high as $49 a gallon added to your gasoline bill by 2030? I don't think so! Thank goodness we've got Trump in there and not Hillary, or Al Gore.

https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/08/a-240-per-gallon-gas-tax-to-fight-global-warming-new-un-report-suggests-carbon-pricing/

 

[mtangelsfan]

4 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Something called The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is suggesting that huge increases in carbon taxes will be necessary to reduce global warming in the coming years.

Yes, this is the Daily Caller, but I cite it because mainstream media is totally silent on this. No surprise there.

As high as $49 a gallon added to your gasoline bill by 2030? I don't think so! Thank goodness we've got Trump in there and not Hillary, or Al Gore.

https://dailycaller.com/2018/10/08/a-240-per-gallon-gas-tax-to-fight-global-warming-new-un-report-suggests-carbon-pricing/

 

As usual, this will hurt people that cannot afford alternate methods of transportation.   Also, if anyone believes China or Russia will play along with that they have another thing coming. 

 

[mtangelsfan]

I also don't think this will happen.

[UndertheHalo]

Maybe we should work towards not needing to rely so massively on fossil fuels.  

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-45775309

this story actually reports on the entire report.  Not just the part about what fossil fuels will cost in 2100. 

There are consequences for the terrible path the globe is on.  A lot of us will see these consequences in our lifetimes. 

[Lou]

I really don't care about climate change. 

[fan_since79]

I'm hoping that climate change will reduce the scorching hot summer temperatures here in Bixby Knolls.

 

[UndertheHalo]

Unfortunate

[UndertheHalo]

7 minutes ago, calscuf said:

You feel bad for FS because Bixby Knolls is too hot?

No I think the attitudes are unfortunate.  I suspect FS doesn’t even believe it’s a real thing. 

[gotbeer]

Climate change?  That's a you problem.  I'll be dead soon.

[UndertheHalo]

Yep. 

[UndertheHalo]

12 minutes ago, calscuf said:

It’s never going to affect him.  Why should he care?

Yep. 

[Lou]

31 minutes ago, calscuf said:

It’s never going to affect him.  Why should he care?

I sure as hell don't 

[fan_since79]

A lot of people seem very concerned about my views on these things like I really matter. I'm just some schmuck on a message board like everybody else here.

Just passing the time until the meteor arrives. Please let it be soon.

 

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

A lot of people seem very concerned about my views on these things like I really matter. I'm just some schmuck on a message board like everybody else here.

Just passing the time until the meteor arrives. Please let it be soon.

 

I agree

(you're welcome, FS)

[Tank]

2 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

I'm hoping that climate change will reduce the scorching hot summer temperatures here in Bixby Knolls.

i had lunch with mother nature last week. she's says you're screwed no matter what.

[Taylor]

15 hours ago, gotbeer said:

Climate change?  That's a you problem.  I'll be dead soon.

Not sure if you're being sarcastic, but this is a you problem unless you're going to die in the next 10 years.

[Taylor]

It's ridiculous that science has become a partisan issue. I'm not sure if Dems or Reps are more to blame, but it's sad that people are suspicious or receptive to science based on their political views.

[mtangelsfan]

33 minutes ago, Taylor said:

It's ridiculous that science has become a partisan issue. I'm not sure if Dems or Reps are more to blame, but it's sad that people are suspicious or receptive to science based on their political views.

What about their religious views?

[Lou]

47 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Not sure if you're being sarcastic, but this is a you problem unless you're going to die in the next 10 years.

do you actually think there will be a significant change in 11 years?

i don't 

[Jason]

38 minutes ago, Taylor said:

It's ridiculous that science has become a partisan issue. I'm not sure if Dems or Reps are more to blame, but it's sad that people are suspicious or receptive to science based on their political views.

I think the methods (taxes and regulation) of forcing people to change their ways is what's pissing people off. Offering alternative fuels for reasonable costs will help. The technology in for fuel efficient cars has progressed and so have sales. Things will improve as price and tech does. 

[Jason]

2 minutes ago, Lou said:

do you actually think there will be a significant change in 11 years?

i don't 

I thought the ice caps were supposed to be gone by 2014?

[UndertheHalo]

Already seeing what look like mass extinction events.  It’s happening faster the you think Lou. 

You're right that the most violent changes probably won’t impact your life much if you’re in your 70’s now.  But as I’ve said.  The callous indifference some of you are talking about is pretty unfortunate.  Who knows if you’re serious or not. 

[UndertheHalo]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

I thought the ice caps were supposed to be gone by 2014?

Don’t worry, we’re getting there. 

[UndertheHalo]

3 minutes ago, Jason said:

I think the methods (taxes and regulation) of forcing people to change their ways is what's pissing people off. Offering alternative fuels for reasonable costs will help. The technology in for fuel efficient cars has progressed and so have sales. Things will improve as price and tech does. 

Well.  People have to change their ways.  Face this or die.  Maybe that’s not the reality for you.  But for your children or grandchildren it very well may be. 

[UndertheHalo]

12 minutes ago, mtangelsfan said:

What about their religious views?

What about them ? How does climate science conflict with religion. 

Are we talking about evolution?