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In response to: Just another Texas day at Level Orange

Mike O [Visitor] — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:25:18 +0000

Yes, maybe the people will connect the dots and quit making the personal choice of driving 5-7,000 pounds of vehicle around COllin COunty, as opposed to the more rational 2,500-3,000 pounds.

Of course, those battery plants will continue to do well in that switch to 'environmentally sound' electric cars like the Mercades-priced Volt. Oh, I'm sorry; those batteries are built in South Korea- because the base process is too toxic to ever pass U.S. inspection. And most of the nickel for that and the Prius batteries comes from Canadian mines that have so poisoned their environs that the place is a moonscape.

Lots of uncomfortable truths out there, folks. So crank up your air-conditioners on your massively over-sized houses and drown them out so you can express your environmental concerns without having to think too much.

In response to: Just another Texas day at Level Orange

angellsmith [Member] — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:42:11 +0000

...unless you are downwind from the battery plant...

Maybe someday we'll reach the point where more people will connect the dots between these air pollution warnings and their children's asthma, their parents emphysema and their own "sinus problems" - and recognize that all the funky stuff that's in the air is everyone's problem.

In response to: Just another Texas day at Level Orange

Conservative Frisco Voter [Visitor] — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:28:41 +0000

By all means, those that are sensitive or vulnerable should avoid outside activity... but also in the forecast are 10-15 mph winds, which will help alleviate, or at least lessen the unhealthy air quality. 104 degrees - good thing there will be some breeze if you have to be outside...

Thanks, Bill, for looking out for us!!