Non-Believer Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Quayle not passing wind would be of more benefit to the climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hampton Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 No need to panic... I think this is going to be a very ‘Manx’ emergency... so far the only policies I’ve seen related to this announcement are the banning of fossil fuel fired domestic boilers in all new homes and the same for vehicles, both of which were going to happen anyway whether the IOM chose to or not - unless I’ve missed a few dedicated fossil fuel engine and boiler manufacturers hiding out round here. But the highlight surely has to be... a BAN on Peat cutting, WITHIN MONTHS! And no I’m not making that up, stated WITHIN MONTHS - like that was really the point which underlined how serious they’re taking it now. Anyone know anyone still cutting Peat? Strangely no mention of large scale power production or jet fuel for global political jollies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 They've already outlawed heating by oil or gas in New flats/apartments to pay off the MEA debt expect to see plenty more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoTail Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Will we be given subsidies for solar panels and or wind turbines? That would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Gestures are cheap. Bandwagons are plentiful. Credibility is low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, NoTail said: Will we be given subsidies for solar panels and or wind turbines? That would be nice. Grow grass and hedges. Then trim them now and again. You can get huge subsidies for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 According to our National Propaganda Mouthpiece and that isn’t HRH The Chief Ministers gob, Fossil Fuel Cars are to be banned from 2040. Will Jacksons/Motor Mall still be here in 20 years time? Will the great unwashed and riff-raff be able to afford electric vehicles? Will their be subsidises to encourage people to buy electric or fossil fuel free cars? You can bet one thing though, the likes of the great and the good in the farming community will still be picking up their subsidies, grants or their handouts of the day. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/age-range-of-climate-change-respondents-surprises-chief-minister/ Incidentally all this absolute rubbish being spouted by Government supposedly to encourage us to walk or cycle, with their very poor track record of terrible project management skills on infrastructure projects, either over running or over budget, I’m sure we will need a leading Bigwig to conduct a report into the workings of the Incompetence Department a la Michaels Report. Mediocrity will float under the surface whilst failure will rise to the top. https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/active-travel-could-boost-islands-mental-health/ Will that permanent state sponsored vested interest Bus Vannin and the Transport be subject to any new environmental controls? Or is that only the population who will be under the controls of the states quasi jackbooted civil service police? We will have to build a new museum up at Summerland to house all the old Steam heritage railway trains, which will be prohibited by HRH The Chief Minister as they are fuelled by fossil fuel. Are we going to ban cruise ships? Evidence on their emissions aren’t looking to rosy. Jumping and Bandwagon, nothing thought through and policy diversion only mention to divert attention from Thursday Michaels Report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 15 hours ago, Non-Believer said: Grow grass and hedges. Then trim them now and again. You can get huge subsidies for that. I’m sure they do already. 16 hours ago, NoTail said: Will we be given subsidies for solar panels and or wind turbines? That would be nice. Yes it would, however we have that many vested interests here and busybodies that nothing will ever get achieved. There will be moans at any proposals for Wind Farms as they may disrupt Steam Packet sailings. I’m sure the Cruise Lobby on the island will spout something. Not forgetting Manx National Haemorrhage who if anybody wants to put a wind turbine up or solar panels, MNH will be the ultimate veto on any plans, even if planners agreed. I’m all for solar panels and wind turbines etc we need to apply common sense in our decision making, and apply it to everyone, not letting special interest groupings get away with bending the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 That would see the political death of MNH in the current era of climate emergency Things have moved forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Perhaps 'thought has moved forward' would be a better expression of the current position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 16 hours ago, NoTail said: Will we be given subsidies for solar panels and or wind turbines? That would be nice. Government of Ireland offers a 'Deep Retrofit Programme' that ought to be adopted here https://www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/deep-retrofit-grant/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Flint Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Maybe after the banning of fossil fuel vehicles, the Island could become some dystopian, final ‘Mad Max’ type destination, where supercars and bikes can run free, running on biofuels? that might work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gettafa Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 This'll be another Isle of Man Government spin doctor directive. 'Emergency' my arse. Bit it will take the focus off such as Malcolm and the Health Services. Probably something else aswell. There'll be a shelf full of stuff like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Trumps Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, Derek Flint said: Maybe after the banning of fossil fuel vehicles, the Island could become some dystopian, final ‘Mad Max’ type destination, where supercars and bikes can run free, running on biofuels? that might work? Bet biofuels will only be permitted for aircraft, especially military Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Just now, Donald Trumps said: Bet biofuels will only be permitted for aircraft, especially military And Govt delegations to New Zealand. And such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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