And for the better.
In a recent article (by Tamsyn Burgmann, The Canadian Press) entitled ‘$250 a barrel would change life’ I read the following good news:
“the value of country homes would depreciate as people moved to a more compact European model of living. The local pub would be a social hub in a neighbourhood-oriented society, while smaller homes would become commonplace - all of them built on a more environmentally sound footing.”
That’s three things right off the top.
Compact living vs wasteful sprawl
Local pub vs dry entertainment on TV (And if the pub is like the one on Coronation St. - brilliant!)
[Make the pub just like the one on C St.: see context]
And three - smaller, more environmentally sound homes vs large spaces in uninhabitable places
Why, more people might even learn how to say “wanna share a ride?” resulting in a higher number of participants in carpools.
The numbers of drive-thru ATMs, coffee-shops, fast food restaurants and 15 minute idling times might decrease as individuals and families drive less and become more self-reliant.
The list could become quite long. Any ideas??
[Click here to discover one reason why the price of oil is so high. Hint: the 15 minute idle]
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2 comments:
I don't let my car idle anymore. Even in Arkansas in the summer. I turn my car off when I'm sitting not-in-traffic (and--don't tell--sometimes when I am in traffic). A few minutes without air conditioning won't kill me. And think of the exhaust my car isn't emitting and the gas it's not consuming.
in two years, after people have done some adjusting to higher fuel prices for home and car, normal day-to-day conversation will be peppered with comments about what we're doing to conserve. as long as people can maintain a positive attitude we'll surely survive.
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