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William Rees invented the phrase ecological footprint.
Rees thinks the footprint idea "can still be useful," if "reclaimed" from "oil companies."
“Mainstream governments” & corporations won't make "fundamental … changes,” he said.
BP Oil once tried to use the "footprint" idea — to blame consumers.
Yet BP also invested in renewables. See the Investments and Profits page.
"Short car trips ... use a shocking amount of energy."
The U.S. F.E.R.C. approves permits for fossil-fuel facilities based upon "need".
"Need" means how often you and I purchase the fuel to burn.
"Odds are that your
biggest single source
of ghg emissions
... is air travel."
"Every time we shop
we’re voting with our wallet."
of gasoline or jet fuel
creates over 20 pounds
of carbon dioxide".
On average, the more money you have, the more personal pollution you can prevent.
What is your fair share?
Try your hand at the pollution footprint budget game?
Project Drawdown came up with a quiz about greenhouse pollution. Test your knowledge?
Scientist Peter Kalmus wrote:
“Burning fossil-fuels should be
unacceptable socially …
burning fossil-fuels harms others.”
“Why would you want to ...
[burn] more fossil-fuels?"
"Every energy reduction we ... make is a gift to ... all life on Earth.”
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