I agree that heavy metal (and other pollutants) are waaay more important
than greenhouse gases.
aside from the ridiculously politically charged "research" that has
driven the public to greenhouse gas awareness, there really isn't
cause for FURTHER drastic measures. The natural path of concern will
guide us to safe CO2 production levels LOOONG before they become an
issue. You can do the math your self. A quick glance will tell you
that apocalyptic models of rising CO2 levels are manipulated for an
intended result.
Our "concern" over CO2 has caused a significant adoption of CF
lighting that usually contains mercury (I think about half a gram).
While methods for proper disposal are probably available in every
semi-major city, how many people do you think use them? No one I
know does, not even those that take the time to separate their
recyclables. Why? I think it's cause everyone "knows" CFs are "good
for the environment" and don't really stop to think further than
that.
Just as with buying a prius (to saaave the world) there is more pollution created in the manufacture of a prius than you'll ever
save over the life of the car. Those batteries don't last forever,
and their not made in an eco-friendly country.
Now, we KNOW that heavy metals cause ill health to people and the
surrounding environment. I'm sure there are many other pollutants I
am completely unaware of that we need to take care of.
But if your TRUELY concerned about the environment, you won't buy a
prius (in spite of how cool the technology is), and you won't use CF
(because their are MUCH better alternatives), you won't spend
rediculous amounts of money on systems that only promote the hype of
a fake "green" industry. Instead, be thrify, be thoughtful and for
gods sake, quit electing career politicians!
