> Doug wrote:

>> On 4 Aug, 20:28, "Brimstone" yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

>>> Doug wrote:

>>>> On 5 Aug, 15:11, John Wright pegasus.f2s.com> wrote:

>>>>> Graculus wrote:

>>>

>>>>>> Nice to have some context. I have no idea what you are talking
>>>>>> about. Doesn't seem very transport related.

>>>

>>>>> I suspect he's talking about the "climate camp" attempting to shut
>>>>> down Kingsnorth power station. Not transport related in the
>>>>> slightest.

>>>

>>>> Duh! Power stations generate electricity and trains and trams run
>>>> on electricity, something that obviously hasn't penetrated yet to
>>>> the self-centred motorists who dominate this transport newsgroup.
>>>> Maybe if they ever decide to switch to electric cars it might sink
>>>> in then. If you do decide to think about it at all you might
>>>> realise that almost anything energy related can also be transport
>>>> related.

>>>
>>> Just to clarify Doug, are you for or against this and other new
>>> power stations being built?

>>
>> As I keep on saying, before building more and more power stations,
>> steps should be taken to economise on energy use.

>
> In priciple I agree. How do you propose we do that given that the
> population of the world is increasing and people will always want to
> use new tools and equipment.
>
> You have expressed oppostion to reducing the world's population and
> have promoted the use of equipment that will consume additional
> electricity.

>> Secondly, if such
>> stations must be built they should incorporate technology, such as
>> carbon capture, to clean up their emissions.

>
> AIUI that equioment isn't yet properly developed for use.
>

>> Do you think we should continue squandering energy and go to any
>> lengths to meet the demand?

>
> How do you propose we alter that situation?