This is because fossil fuels are not taxed appropriately, and thus their price
does not fully reflect their social cost. In America even less, which is why
people there waste energy on a criminal scale.
Cheers,
Nathan
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On Dec 23, 2011, at 10:31 PM, Wiliam Wagenaar wrote:
> I am afraid you are right, Chris. Unfortunately same goes for wind and solar
> energy in NW-Europe.
>
> Wiliam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Barker [mailto:ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: vrijdag 23 december 2011 22:28
> To: Olympus Camera Discussion
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> Saabs still work Over Here, Ken, even though the company is in trouble.
>
> And BMWs and Audis are still as aspirational as ever they were, despite the
> rise of Hyundai and Kia. The Prius, as with any hybrid or electric car, is
> too expensive to buy, for no better fuel consumption than the leaner petrol-
> or diesel-engined cars. In fact, the only reason hybrids or electric cars
> are doing so well is because of Government incentives, I think.
>
> Chris
> On 23 Dec 2011, at 18:39, Ken Norton wrote:
>
>> Will Apple continue to be a powerhouse in five years? I really don't think
>> so. In the 1990's the popular thing was to be seen driving around in a
> BMW,
>> Audi or Saab. These days the popular thing is to be seen driving an iPad.
>> Saab is no more and BMW and Audi cars look absolutely no different than
> the
>> average Honda, Toyota or Buick. It's better to be seen in a Prius.
>
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