Comments on: When Environmentalism Is a Luxury http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:13:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Green Fatigue: Expensive. Also, Mostly Bullcrap. | Liberty Pundits Blog http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-690800 Green Fatigue: Expensive. Also, Mostly Bullcrap. | Liberty Pundits Blog Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:57:04 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-690800 [...] said it before, I’ll say it again: Environmentalism is a luxury. We’re nigh into a Depression (don’t quote me numbers about the economy when we have [...] [...] said it before, I’ll say it again: Environmentalism is a luxury. We’re nigh into a Depression (don’t quote me numbers about the economy when we have [...]

]]> By: Megan from ACCCE http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-254627 Megan from ACCCE Tue, 05 May 2009 17:09:11 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-254627 One thing many Americans don’t realize is how important domestic energy is to our country’s economic recovery and overall security. Currently, half of our electricity comes from coal—which happens to be our most abundant fuel resource. In fact, we recently kicked off the America’s Power Factuality Tour—a country-wide road trip in search of the people, places and technologies involved in producing cleaner, domestic electricity from coal. We started in Wright, Wyo., at the Powder River Basin, which produces more coal than any other site in the U.S. Take a look at our first stop at Factuality.org, to see how one of our most abundant fuels is keeping Americans at work and providing affordable electricity for families and businesses across the country. One thing many Americans don’t realize is how important domestic energy is to our country’s economic recovery and overall security. Currently, half of our electricity comes from coal—which happens to be our most abundant fuel resource. In fact, we recently kicked off the America’s Power Factuality Tour—a country-wide road trip in search of the people, places and technologies involved in producing cleaner, domestic electricity from coal. We started in Wright, Wyo., at the Powder River Basin, which produces more coal than any other site in the U.S. Take a look at our first stop at Factuality.org, to see how one of our most abundant fuels is keeping Americans at work and providing affordable electricity for families and businesses across the country.

]]> By: Jeff Perren http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-161497 Jeff Perren Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:23:22 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-161497 "sometimes an ethically challenging decision must be made because the higher value is the value of life. " Whose life? If you mean humans, not to many hard-core viros it's not. Their misanthropy is legendary (though not legend). “sometimes an ethically challenging decision must be made because the higher value is the value of life. ”

Whose life? If you mean humans, not to many hard-core viros it’s not. Their misanthropy is legendary (though not legend).

]]> By: Steynian 291 « Free Canuckistan! http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-161429 Steynian 291 « Free Canuckistan! Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:23:57 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-161429 [...] ON WHEN Environmentalism Is a Luxury, by Melissa Clouthier– “Save the planet or save money? [...] [...] ON WHEN Environmentalism Is a Luxury, by Melissa Clouthier– “Save the planet or save money? [...]

]]> By: January 2009: Backsliding on Energy and the Global Environment? « Fmmpjo’s Weblog http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-161245 January 2009: Backsliding on Energy and the Global Environment? « Fmmpjo’s Weblog Fri, 28 Nov 2008 02:47:07 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-161245 [...] Let us hope so. The current economic slump may be imposing limits to the promotion of clean energy. With people worried about preserving their incomes today, protecting the environment may continue to be considered as a luxury. [...] [...] Let us hope so. The current economic slump may be imposing limits to the promotion of clean energy. With people worried about preserving their incomes today, protecting the environment may continue to be considered as a luxury. [...]

]]> By: Ster http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-160888 Ster Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:59:46 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-160888 The best way to save the planet is Democracy, higher standards of living and business! The writer is correct about one thing, being eco-friendly is more expensive than the alternative. China will never be an eco-friendly place until their standard of living in near ours. Same for other countries. Right now, the US has more trees and forest land than it did 100 years ago. Why? Because evil big-businesses want to stay in business, so they plant new trees to replace them. We may have less 'old growth' forests, but new growth trees actually collect more carbon from the atmosphere than the older trees. Who woulda thunk it? The best way to save the planet is Democracy, higher standards of living and business!

The writer is correct about one thing, being eco-friendly is more expensive than the alternative. China will never be an eco-friendly place until their standard of living in near ours. Same for other countries.

Right now, the US has more trees and forest land than it did 100 years ago. Why? Because evil big-businesses want to stay in business, so they plant new trees to replace them. We may have less ‘old growth’ forests, but new growth trees actually collect more carbon from the atmosphere than the older trees. Who woulda thunk it?

]]> By: Random Nuclear Strikes » Reading Material for the Long Weekend http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-160719 Random Nuclear Strikes » Reading Material for the Long Weekend Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00:32 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-160719 [...] Melissa Clouthier posts up at PJM on how eco-socialism is a rather expensive lifestyle to choose. What with the incoming Obama Administration talking the Green Game, forcing this luxury upon the American public, it could lead to an even deeper fiscal dip. [...] [...] Melissa Clouthier posts up at PJM on how eco-socialism is a rather expensive lifestyle to choose. What with the incoming Obama Administration talking the Green Game, forcing this luxury upon the American public, it could lead to an even deeper fiscal dip. [...]

]]> By: The Absurd Report » When Environmentalism Is a Luxury by Melissa Clouthier http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-160602 The Absurd Report » When Environmentalism Is a Luxury by Melissa Clouthier Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:26:47 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-160602 [...] Read more from Pajamas Media [...] [...] Read more from Pajamas Media [...]

]]> By: Carmen http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-160191 Carmen Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:19:50 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-160191 Jim, I paid almost $80 less for the same month two years ago, to heat my house - $48.71, here in northern Minnesota. I just got the next bill for $68.71 a 65% reduction. A few degrees can make a huge difference because the furnace comes on less frequently. Sweaters can be bought for $20, plastic and caulk to winterize all windows -$12.99. I can handle 61 degrees. I prefer it to the alternative. I have a gas insert in my fireplace if I feel too cold. Two years ago, I kept the house at 67 degrees, last year 63. Thanks for your concern. Jim, I paid almost $80 less for the same month two years ago, to heat my house – $48.71, here in northern Minnesota. I just got the next bill for $68.71 a 65% reduction. A few degrees can make a huge difference because the furnace comes on less frequently. Sweaters can be bought for $20, plastic and caulk to winterize all windows -$12.99. I can handle 61 degrees. I prefer it to the alternative. I have a gas insert in my fireplace if I feel too cold. Two years ago, I kept the house at 67 degrees, last year 63. Thanks for your concern.

]]> By: Fausta’s Blog » Blog Archive » Venezuela’s Opposition Scores Key Victories, the bailouts, and friends’ roundup http://pjmedia.com/blog/the-luxury-of-environmentalism/#comment-160186 Fausta’s Blog » Blog Archive » Venezuela’s Opposition Scores Key Victories, the bailouts, and friends’ roundup Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:06:12 +0000 http://pajamasmedia.com/?p=39563#comment-160186 [...] Just say no: tell the EPA Carbon Dioxide ain’t a pollutant The luxury of environmentalism. [...] [...] Just say no: tell the EPA Carbon Dioxide ain’t a pollutant The luxury of environmentalism. [...]

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