[LINK] O/t: Planet Earth

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

The world's worst is the most dangerous. Good luck, planet earth .. 


1. The US uses 22% of the world's oil production (next is China with 10%)

   http://www.nationmaster.com/red/pie/ene_oil_con-energy-oil-consumption

2. NYTimes Editorial: 'In the Land of Denial' (Pub: September 6, 2011):
  
  "The Republican presidential contenders regard global warming as a
   hoax ... The nation badly needs a candidate with a coherent,
   disciplined national strategy. So far, there is no Republican who
   fits that description." 

   http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/07/opinion/in-the-land-of-denial-on-
   climate-change.html

3. On a list of top 12 major issues, young folk (18-29) tested in the US
   believe "Combating Climate Change" as being the least important issue. 

   http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/04/28/opinion/blow-young-
   peoples-priorities-chart.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120428

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Cheers,
Stephen