On 17 Aug, 15:52, Frank Erskine wrote:
On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:11:34 -0700, Phil
wrote:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6951171.stm

Just how does a 'HIP' save millions of tonnes of carbon? It doesn't
save anything at all - indeed all the extra paper and stuff needed
will add to the pollution...

--
Frank Erskine

The misuse of terms is typical of folks spouting stats. Million tonnes
of carbon (dioxide / diamond / graphite ?), in a (day / month / year /
lifetime of some power station ?) etc.
I know the context of these terms is often assumed, but even so.
Simon.