Pollution levels today vs 100 years ago…

Next time you hear the alarmists (and your typical Boulderite) mouthing off about how bad everything is from global warming to greenhouse gases and pollution; remind them of the tale Greenland’s ice tells

According to a study by the Desert Research Institute, pollutant levels at the beginning of the 20th century were two to five times higher than current levels of pollution. Researchers attribute the decrease in pollution levels to the advent of more efficient coal-burning technologies, as well as legislation aimed at reducing emissions.

Of course, the picture of India’s giant coal plant is what it is!

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