Our society has been largely built from oil but we are hearing in the news now that consumption of fossil fuels is causing global warming. Putting aside the debates about this, let's just consider the whole notion of polluting. Whose right is it to spew anything harmful into the environment? Sure I'm just as guilty of it as anyone but it seems strange that littering carries fines in various jurisdictions yet we are all allowed to spew poisons into the general environment.
Why is this? Who makes the laws which permit this continuing pillaging of our shared environment?
Take the oil industry for example. Government subsidies and tax incentives give this business an unfair advantage over alternative, cleaner technologies. If we were to pay at the pump the actual price of gasoline if those subsidies did not exist, nobody could afford it. Indeed, the recent rise of oil prices may soon lead to more and more people searching for alternatives but until our laws are changed to favor such changes, this may be slow in coming or even shelved.
For an interesting perspective on this topic read the book It's The Crude, Dude, look at the video series The Prize, and view Al Gore's much talked about An Inconvenient Truth.
Unless WE want a clean environment, it will not happen.
About Me
- Bennett Guinn
- I moved to BC to be closer to nature and lead a simpler, balanced life. Nature is important for my well being and health. I have an artistic personality which helps with my work. I moved from Toronto where I did handyman work and was staff photographer of Beach Metro News. My varied skill set makes me unique in my field of work. So far so good!
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