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All across the Great Western territory / Looking forward - after Coronavirus to 2045 / Re: Could you give up flying? Meet the no-plane pioneers
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on: May 25, 2019, 16:13:28
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Re post #24, I can not agree with many of the points raised.
Air transport is a major source of carbon emissions and will have to be substantially reduced if we are serious about climate change.
Air transport is inherently and unavoidably highly polluting. Aircraft are almost entirely fossil fuel powered and alternatives seem most improbable. Aircraft are already nearly as efficient as is possible.
Therefore air transport must be discouraged, and this means increasing the price such that most people can no longer afford to fly much.
If someone chooses to emigrate to Australia or similarly distant place, it should mean accepting that their families from Europe wont be able to visit regularly, or even at all.
If a sporting event in which UK▸ teams are competing is arranged in a distant place not readily reached by surface transport, then it must be accepted that most fans wont be able to watch it in person but will be reliant on television coverage.
Comparisons with other forms of transport are not entirely valid.
Railways can be electrified.
Local road transport can be electric.
Ships and boats can be electric or sail powered.
The electricity can be produced renewably.
An electric aircraft seems most unlikely to have intercontinental range.
I would not abolish surfaced roads, but I am opposed to any more road building or road widening, except when unavoidable to serve new developments.
Diesel buses and trains are preferable to private cars, but I would prefer to see these electrified, starting with the busiest routes. Overhead electrification is almost certainly the way forward, with batteries being an alternatives for some situations.
And yes I DO practice what I preach !
I do not fly, and have not flown for nearly 20 years.
I do not drive.
I heat my home largely with locally produced firewood.
I minimise electricity consumption, and much of what I do use is off peak.
I use no natural gas, and almost no coal or oil.
Given your status as a shining example of environmental friendliness and paragon of virtue in general for us all to aspire to broadgage, presumably you'll be giving up steaks on the Pullman too?  https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/cow-emissions-more-damaging-to-planet-than-co2-from-cars-427843.html |
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Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Re: GWR bans surfboards from IET services
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on: May 22, 2019, 18:29:37
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Surely it would be possible during Boardmasters to have say 2 or 3 trains a day to/from Paddington where a limited number of surfboards are carried (reservation only basis) in preference to bikes? Or even run a relief service? It's only one weekend a year for goodness sake, surely there's room for even GWR▸ to use a bit of intelligence & compromise?
I would like to think GWR already have a plan for when Boardmasters take place bearing in mind they do run extra services for the event. We shall see. Apparently details are to be released shortly - I think in previous years a morning service from Paddington which normally terminates at Plymouth is extended to Newquay? |
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All across the Great Western territory / Buses and other ways to travel / Re: RMT Calls For Entire Bus Network To Be Taken Into Public Ownership
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on: May 22, 2019, 12:18:04
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RMT▸ demanding things should be nationalised?
Good God. I think I'm going into shock and hallucinating......I'm seeing a bear heading for the woods with a toilet roll.....
 Yes, it aint exactly a surprise. I was more thinking it might make for a good debate, particularly as the opposition and potential government-in-waiting have renationalising the rail network as a key policy. .......is that before or after they've renationalised all the Utilities? They're going to be busy aren't they? Still, I'm sure it's all fully costed & budgeted for..........blimey a flying pig just joined the bear! 😂 Does that mean you'll be "doing a Phil Collins" if they get in then, TG? Or do you think the current lot might hang on against all odds... I've not seen a sidestep like that since I hung up my rugby boots......are you in the Shadow Cabinet? |
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All across the Great Western territory / Buses and other ways to travel / Re: RMT Calls For Entire Bus Network To Be Taken Into Public Ownership
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on: May 22, 2019, 11:21:14
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RMT▸ demanding things should be nationalised?
Good God. I think I'm going into shock and hallucinating......I'm seeing a bear heading for the woods with a toilet roll.....
Yes, it aint exactly a surprise. I was more thinking it might make for a good debate, particularly as the opposition and potential government-in-waiting have renationalising the rail network as a key policy. .......is that before or after they've renationalised all the Utilities? They're going to be busy aren't they? Still, I'm sure it's all fully costed & budgeted for..........blimey a flying pig just joined the bear! 😂 |
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Journey by Journey / Plymouth and Cornwall / Re: GWR bans surfboards from IET services
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on: May 21, 2019, 18:25:49
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Surely it would be possible during Boardmasters to have say 2 or 3 trains a day to/from Paddington where a limited number of surfboards are carried (reservation only basis) in preference to bikes? Or even run a relief service? It's only one weekend a year for goodness sake, surely there's room for even GWR▸ to use a bit of intelligence & compromise?
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