Its the new bulbs which are definitely not lasting me the 10 years which is sometimes claimed . I am changing my energy efficient lightbulbs once a year lately. In one case I've replaced my energy efficient lightbulb 2 times this year already. So since january theres been 3 bulbs in the socket !
I started using these bulbs early on when they first came out as I have a green streak. However I am very skeptical through experience about the long life claims for these bulbs.
Yeah but are they even more expensive ?
Spot on. It might make you feel nice and fuzzy inside but it'll make bugger all difference to the big picture. Them's the facts, boo-hoo if they don't sit well with the sandal wearers amongst us.
If anyone disagrees try going to Ning-Bo (China's second biggest port) and have a look at the open sewers the size of a river that flow, untreated, into the sea. If you're feeling adventurous pop out to the Gobi desert and have a look at the old-style chemical and power plants that they are building there in order to reduce the pollution in the cities. Note that they are not building more efficient plants, just moving them.
In the context of global warming us using energy efficient light bulbs is like trying to bail out the Titanic with an eggcup.
In the context of global warming us using energy efficient light bulbs is like trying to bail out the Titanic with an eggcup.
I'm not against any of that stuff I just want the woolly jumper brigade to acknowledge that it will make feck all difference to global warming. If it makes to feel good or if it improves the local environment then go for it but don't pretend that it makes any impact on the global scale.Are we the Titanic ?
I suppose the first step is the hardest. But maybe improved energy efficiency (on many levels) by each and every one of us combined with viable and cheaper alternative energy sources (wind, water, solar, nuclear, biofuel...whatever) will reduce our need for burning of fossil fuels. Would this be a bad thing ?? Are you against wind generators too ?
I dont want to argue about it. Its too late and too fruitless for that.
yep, but there's nothing us Paddies can do about it other than a bit of tolkenism.It is now obvious that average global temperatures (for whatever reason) are on the increase, the human population continues on its exponential rise putting ever increasing pressure on the (finite) planetary resources we use and consume. Whatever side of the fence one sits on w.r.t. Climate Change it is pretty hard to argue against all these converging phenomena not resulting in a positive outcome during the course of the 21st century and possibly within the lifespan of most people alive today.
yep, but there's nothing us Paddies can do about it other than a bit of tolkenism.
Are we the Titanic ?
I suppose the first step is the hardest. But maybe improved energy efficiency (on many levels) by each and every one of us combined with viable and cheaper alternative energy sources (wind, water, solar, nuclear, biofuel...whatever) will reduce our need for burning of fossil fuels. Would this be a bad thing ?? Are you against wind generators too ?
I dont want to argue about it. Its too late and too fruitless for that.
I'm all for this, but to the end that Ireland should become self-reliant in relation to our energy needs (and food). But in relation to Climate Change I fully agree with Purple.I suppose the first step is the hardest. But maybe improved energy efficiency (on many levels) by each and every one of us combined with viable and cheaper alternative energy sources (wind, water, solar, nuclear, biofuel...whatever) will reduce our need for burning of fossil fuels. Would this be a bad thing ??
Yes it is pointless, utterly pointless, to do anything unless the big three do it as well. Our actions will not stop sea level changes around our coast, they won't effect how the Gulf Stream moves, and they won't effect temperature change or any local climate change. We are one sore on a sick body, the whole body has to be treated for us to get better.let's all continue the way we are as it's pointless doing anything different. I disagree with that whole attitude.
I'm not against any of that stuff I just want the woolly jumper brigade to acknowledge that it will make feck all difference to global warming. If it makes to feel good or if it improves the local environment then go for it but don't pretend that it makes any impact on the global scale.
…and no, it won’t set an example for the Chinese, Indians or Americans.
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