July 23, 2012 - Since these things all need to happen sooner or later, why not sooner? 1. Shut down all coal-powered power plants immediately. Impact: Millions of people without power. Probably a lot of tree cutting and illegal activity so people can survive. Additional impacts: Millions of people can breathe more easily. Millions of people get more exercise as they substitute people power for electric power. 2. Renewable sources of energy in high demand. Impact: Lots of new jobs created. A time of upheaval, as the old ways die, and the new ways gain acceptance. 2. Corporations ordered to function at 30% of normal electrical power usage. Impact: Endless numbers of lawsuits. Energy efficiency in high demand. Energy consultants in high demand. 3. Everyone ordered to telecommute OR work week shortened to two-ten hour days. Impact: Many millions of people with far more free time. Families start eating meals...
Understanding the global-warming world: causes and ramifications.