Hot air and OBP's

["Greg" <>]

Hi Evan,

I fully agree with you that we should not bag one idea for reducing climate 
change/global warming without providing alternatives.  We need to adopt 
alternative energy sources AND to reduce our demand.  I strongly oppose 
nuclear, coal-fired and wind generated power stations but strongly support 
solar power and a reduction in demand.  My wife and I are very power 
conscious and in 21 years of living at Coutts Crossing, northern NSW, we 
have had a heater on once.  Admittedly we have mild winters but nights and 
mornings can be very cold.  When our neighbours crank up the heaters or put 
another log on the fire we put on warm clothes or throw a rug over our legs. 
We have a solar hot water system and to reduce water demand, a rainwater 
tank.
The only reason that the widespread use of solar power is 15 years away 
(according to the experts interviewed on Catalyst ABC TV) is that it is 
presently more costly.  What price the planet?  The solar industry should be 
subsidised to whatever extent is necessary to replace the existing polluting 
coal-fired power stations.  Governments find plenty of money to fund wars 
and this is a far greater threat than any terrorist organisation.
Greg Clancy