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Thread #125723   Message #2787617
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
13-Dec-09 - 05:09 PM
Thread Name: BS: Palin v. Gore...
Subject: RE: BS: Palin v. Gore...
China is the biggest producer, and user, of solar panels.

Their big problem is coal-fired industry and energy. They have made a promise and a target to reduce emissions- will they fulfill on their promises?

China, in some ways, is reminiscent of early days in the expansion of Western industry. Like the U. S. in the early 20th century, they have an industrial, fast-moving citified east, and a large rural area to the west.
Their modernization only started with the the end of Mao populism some 30-40 years ago; their pace is amazing.
I wouldn't give up on China, they have a hard-headed but practical leadership.

India seems to lack direction; they have a developing industry, but only a small part of the population seems to be involved. I haven't seen any real movement towards protection of their water supplies which are already depleting because of melting in the Himalayas and improper or uncontrolled use. A few talkers but no action.
Like akenaten, I can't find any committment on their part.

Unlike akenaten, however, I see that capitalism has benefited our lives; its direction, however, must be governed, and too many people subscribe to the "I'm all right, Jack" philosophy.