On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:34:49 +0100, "IMM" wrote:



As millions die of hypothermia. My GOD! What warped logic. What self
centeredness.


Not really - just pragmatism.

In this case, somewhat ineffective
as well. How would you prevent people
from wasting energy by legislation?

- Have housing, new and renovated at superinsulation levels. Adopt the
German Passiv Solar regs.

Limited applicability to existing housing stock

- Legislate that cars are to be cleaner and more economic, ridding ourselves
of the 19th century technology we drive around on.

Already being done. Will only be effective as economic measures
influence decisions - not pure legislation

- Better town planning, preventing over use of cars and more homely and to
people scale environments.

At the point that public transport is worthwhile, people will use it.
At present, it is inconvenient, expensive and time consuming to use,
is generally filthy and smelly.


- etc

You don't need to be that bright to see what can be done to improve matters
for everyone.

Exactly. But legislation alone won't achieve it. People make
decisions primarily based on economic and convenience criteria.



Have a law against putting heating under
patios or opening windows?

You can't put heating in conservatories.

Yes you can. It's quite easy really.

They are supposed to be unheated
rooms.

Says who?

Millions do and add to global warming. Many find that 1/3 of their
heating bill is heating a glass uninsulated box at the back of the house.

That depends on location, construction and design.

This is unacceptable.

That isn't for you to decide.




..andy

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