Opinion: Reducing oil consumption, not production, is key to fighting climate change
," : First of all, let me make clear that I believe that climate change is real, that it likely is mostly the result of greenhouse gases, and that we ought to do something about it.The oil export terminal off Freeport cannot be blamed for additional generation of carbon dioxide. There is a worldwide market for oil, and somebody will fill it. If the U.S. does not, then somebody else will. We might as well get the business, before the market disappears. The price is set by supply and demand.
The short-term way to fight climate change is not to clamp down on oil production, but to reduce consumption. Hybrid cars have the potential to use only half as much gasoline as traditional gasoline cars, and the technology is well-proven and available. Buildings may have double-pane windows and heat-reflecting roofs. Air conditioners may be made more efficient. Electric light bulbs have come a long way, and illustrate what may be achieved.
The export terminal in Freeport will not create greenhouse emissions equal to 233 million tons of carbon dioxide per year. It is the people, who burn the fuel made from the oil, who pollute. The oil companies produce oil and make it into gasoline, because people want to buy the gasoline. So who causes the carbon dioxide generation? Look in the mirror!
If we want to fight the climate change, then short-term we have two choices: We can spend our money buying more heat-efficient cars, air conditioners and homes. Or we can pay a higher price for less available fuels and go without, if we can’t afford it. On a positive note, I agree that President Biden is doing a good job trying to keep things in balance.
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