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| Posted by: Lamoni Aug 27 2004, 08:50 PM |
| Sustainable Energy Sources A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry. Category: Environmental Industry Affected: All Businesses Proposed by: Markodonia Description: The General Assembly, Deeply conscious of the gradual degradation of the world’s biosphere, Observing that a major cause of environmental pollution is the use of fossil fuels in power stations, Further observing that 80% of the world’s energy is derived from fossil fuels, Convinced that economic growth is not necessarily linked with a rise in levels of pollution, Aware of opposition to wind farms due to environmental and aesthetic concerns, Noting the mercurial effect of the petroleum trade on the world economy and interests of member states, 1. Calls upon all member states, particularly More Economically Developed Countries (MEDCs), to fully address the issue of sustainable energy production; a minimum 2% increase in world usage over the next five years; 2. Recommends that a greater proportion of energy is derived from wind and wave power plants, including offshore wind platforms; 3. Calls upon governments to encourage the development of technology enabling the widespread use of solar power, in the form of affordable solar panels for individual dwellings and larger power plants in areas receiving high quantities of sunlight; 4. Endorses all current programs in member states increasing the percentage of energy derived from renewable sources; 5. Expresses its hope that other member states will be inspired by these examples; 6. Proclaims that steps towards a greater use of sustainable energy sources will be beneficial to the world’s environment and political relationships; 7. Requests a program of target reviews to be undertaken by this committee at the earliest opportunity. Votes For: 3781 Votes Against: 647 [Delegate Votes] Voting Ends: Tue Aug 31 2004 Lamoni's position: Undecided |
| Posted by: Lamoni Aug 27 2004, 08:53 PM |
| Lamoni opposes this resolution, because current 'renewable' power plants do not produce as much power as petroleum power plants; and are more expensive. Nuclear fission has it's own drawbacks. Lamoni's opposition to this resolution will continue until fusion power is reliable and economical. |
| Posted by: Lamoni Aug 30 2004, 05:44 PM |
| We have until tommorow to break the tie on this resolution, or i'll have Vilita do it. |