Haft of the Spear

When do people stop paying serious attention to a given issue? When “everything” is related to the issue:

The gas [NF3], widely used in the manufacture of flat screen TVs, is estimated to be 17,000 times as powerful as carbon dioxide.

Ironically, NF3 is not covered by the Kyoto protocol as it was only produced in tiny amounts when the treaty was signed in 1997.

Levels of this gas in the atmosphere have not been measured, but scientists say it is a concern and are calling for it to be included in any future emissions cutting agreement.

If its not TVs its cow farts. Tomorrow it will be my bar of Irish Spring.

Just to be clear: I get it. Pollution = bad. I’m not down with pollution. I am as green as is practical and will be greener still once green tech gets up to speed.

Looking at this from a “guy who studies and tries to help solve problems” angle, seriously, this global warming climate change business is getting ridiculous. A few decades ago when the plant was in danger of freezing solid, where was a proposal like this? In light of how successful the conglomeration that is DHS has been, what possible sense does such a move make? Fusion of hierarchies != improved capabilities.

If serious people think this is a serious problem, then the best thing to do would be to STFU, seriously incentivize greenness, and watch the smart, effective solutions appear. Today’s trend may show that life sucks for Denali owners, but I don’t see a line backing up in front of the Metro dealership or hear about a run on Prius (Prii?). the more everyone flails about (especially true in intel or defense problems) the more questionable parties get involved in the process (as they glom on for the money, power or glory).