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Can anyone spot the contradiction?

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maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 28 Nov 2012 18:42

The government declares carbon emissions are rising.
Next week they fly to Qatar for the latest round of the United Nations climate change talks.

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Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad)

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 28 Nov 2012 18:53

better to go by sea

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Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

George

George Report 28 Nov 2012 19:03

Whatever country they hold the talks in, the other members will have to get there, and if across the world they have to fly.

George

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 28 Nov 2012 19:09

What about video conferencing?
No carbon emissions, and in these days of austerity - we don't have to pay for 1st class flights, 5 star accommodation and extra security!!

We all know nothng substantial is going to come of it - just a lot of hot air, and perhaps a rise in the cost of commodoties and transport.

Local government get 'brownie points' for video conferencing.

...or is it the usual 'one law for you lot, another for us'? Don't do as we do, do as we say.

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad)

+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 28 Nov 2012 19:17

Yes, we chuckled (groaned?) at that news item. :-(

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Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 28 Nov 2012 19:21

Well at least in Qatar they will be able to buy petrol at 15p a litre,that will keep costs down, and a high proportion of the population in Qatar drive 4x4s and gas guzzlers.

Roll on global warming im freezing here :-D


George

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My avatar is that of my Dad and shipmates, taken onboard HMS Blanche in 1938, place unknown From left to right, my Dad,Sidney Mellor and Sidney Bateman.

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 28 Nov 2012 19:22

Its a case of Global expansion, methinks, greater population, greater fuel needs
greater energy/fuel use,and building transport vehicles bring jobs

ergo

more money to spend on fuel and other neccessities

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me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960