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Originally Posted by Cynosure
True. But how much longer can this planet bear an economy – and the lifestyle that is dependent upon that economy – like that of the U.S., especially since now that other countries, like China and India, are coming up to speed?
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Whether the planet can handle it has always been irrelevant to how things happen. Sure, sometimes a law passes forcing technologies to become less harmful to the environment, but industry usually does what's cheapest and most practical.
If a shipping company decides they're becoming green, the rise in costs will probably make them lose customers.
The only time politicians react is when a oilspill, or something else that has a huge visual impact happens close to home. Then people get outraged, and politicians who want votes try and get laws passed. I might be a bit cynical, but I believe that's how it happens.