>>We're talking about huge numbers here - and if that 11% is reduced by half, that's about 5% of the total, which isn't insignificant in the total.
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>I think we're talking about huge numbers compared to REALLY huge numbers. While not insignificant, I think it's relatively small in overall greenhouse gases. Part of my problem with the global warming crowd (in particular, Al Gore) is that I think they are deliberately misleading people. When it comes down to it, people are all for stopping global warming - until they have to live without:
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>- air conditioning
>- airplane trips
>- big screen TVs and monitors
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>Call me a skeptic, but if it comes time for real choices, people are going to keep their conveniences.


You're probably right about that. I am curious, though, about the airplane trips. Given that the plane is going to fly anyway, aren't I consuming more energy by driving than I would by flying?