http://www.sprword.com/videos/earthlings/

I understand what you’re getting at here, but there’s a lot to be said for one living with one’s contradictions. Paul has chosen to look out for animals, already making a big difference for the environment for the better. The fact that his plastic coat is bad for the Earth doesn’t change all the benefits of living cruelty free.

And the seal hunt? I think the Canadian government can find another way of keeping the aboriginal populations going. How about some education and then some real jobs??

The recent growth of veganism in the townships is encouraging in this regard, as is the composition of attendance at recent local protests around energy provision, pollution, etc.

@Zoo Keeper: Given the provision of comprehensive data on how diet affects climate (more than population, given the stats on regulatory mechanisms) and also your ostensibly genuine concern around environmental issues, why do you still consistently ignore the diet issue?

You have a point but will the masses in any country, even Canada, appreciate this debate?

Keep in mind that traditionally Africans ate very little meat, mostly on ceremonial occasions. Westernisation has brought voracious meat eating to them along with the associated health problems.

But yes, I would like to see the debate focus more on African agriculture, its challenges and the potential solutions.

Questioning is one thing, unfortunately your posts regurgitate almost word for word spin put out by right wing think tanks and industry spin doctors.

The following statement by you is a dead give away: “The warmest years on record were 1934 and 1998. The earth has gradually cooled whilst emmissions have increased over the past 10 years, especially since China decided to catch up.”

Not an iota of mainstream science to substantiate that drivel. But check out every right wing political blog site, you will get crucified if you dispute it.

Either people choose to honestly confront the facts that have been succinctly laid out before them (and confront the inherent ambiguity in their support of what still remains an exploitative and abusive industry), or they can continue to bury their heads and reasoning in the sand whilst trying to convince themselves they lead ‘ethical’ lives.

Sorry to dissapoint you but I hold no candle for the oil industry or any other industry for that matter. I genuinely think that population growth is out of control and has an impact. More people means more food production means more energy consumption means more polution means more etc.

Just wait till those poor 800million-odd attain a better lifestyle…

I will check out the links and concede if I am wrong.

A long time ago I asked a wise old man why he told everyone the world was flat. He said it wasn’t about the world being flat, it was about questioning the prevailing wisdom, however over-powering that may be.

I like to ask questions and, hopefully, get some answers.

I do question global warming science because I think there are other influences about but do not support the oil industry. I would love an alternative to oil-based transport.

Global warming is a big issue but there are a myriad of other challenges to be dealt with which would, in my opinion, also deal with global warming.

Burning less petrol and diesel is but one aspect. Getting rid of our dependency on plastics etc would also do us a world of good. If you’ve ever been up close and personal with a petro-chemical plant you’ll know what I mean.

Here is the link to the blog where I clarify my position.