The article sums up a lot of the the happenings so far at Copenhagen. A lot of focus is put on the amount of emissions coming solely from the people traveling to the event. The competing interests being represented at the event are also mentioned. The many sentimental videos being shown are described in detail as well.
Essentially this article picks apart whether or not the event is necessary to be held in person. They're doing everything possible at Copenhagen to be green at the event. They've banned all water bottle usage, provided hundreds of bikes and even the limousines are plant powered. They want to have carbon-neutral event, but is that really possible? Not including the many journalists and members of the media in attendance, the cost of the travel will amount to 40,500 tons of carbon dioxide. How green is this if it taxes the environment so much? If a protocol can be agreed upon, then of course it will all have been worth it. Many people present are much more interested in their own monetary gain, simply attempting to revive the economy. Time will tell what Copenhagen brings us, and I sincerely hope China and the United States can reach an agreement.
The locals call it "Hopenhagen", and they're enjoying the many environmentally themed displays throughout their city. Though many are disenfranchised by the fact that it's being sponsored by Coca-Cola. They feel that kinds of detracts from the point, but the mega company has been making strides as of late.
Recently I saw this proposed can design:
This paint-free design is one of the companies recent efforts... what are your thoughts?
The locals call it "Hopenhagen", and they're enjoying the many environmentally themed displays throughout their city. Though many are disenfranchised by the fact that it's being sponsored by Coca-Cola. They feel that kinds of detracts from the point, but the mega company has been making strides as of late.
Recently I saw this proposed can design:
This paint-free design is one of the companies recent efforts... what are your thoughts?
I can see why so many people are pessimistic about how many changes will be made at "Hopenhagen", but the Coca-Cola thing is not only really neat but also slightly promising. It's almost like the political situation the world is experiencing right now and we're the "Coca-Cola" of the world. If we had been "making strides as of late" then perhaps we wouldn't be in the situation we're in now. And if we can start thinking along the same lines of making a paintless Coke can, then maybe others will follow. (The cans kind of remind me of the buildings in the 11th hour video - cool looking and eco-friendly. Now they just need to carry out the plans and make them available to the public...)
ReplyDeleteI thought a lot of the events included in the "Hopenhagen" campaign were innovative and fun, like the Christmas lights that's powered by bicycling. However, it seems slightly ironic that this green event is being sponsored by Cola-Cola, a company not exactly known to be environmentally friendly. Although the "Hopenhagen" campaign seems to have the right intentions, I am still skeptical about it, especially since the Copenhagen conference has emissions equivalent to about 40,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide. Hopefully, plans will soon be carried out to steadily combat global warming.
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