In response to Darren Hakker's satirical column "A modest electricity proposal" Dear Editor, In that same vein, I applaud his rationale, and raise my oil lamp, to his proposal. The following are a few "lesser examples" of fossil fuels, versus electrification. All sense of occasion would be lost, without the "whoosh" from propane ignition, or […]
In response to Darren Hakker's satirical column "A modest electricity proposal"
Dear Editor,
In that same vein, I applaud his rationale, and raise my oil lamp, to his proposal.
The following are a few "lesser examples" of fossil fuels, versus electrification.
All sense of occasion would be lost, without the "whoosh" from propane ignition, or sooty briquettes, and aromatic starter fluid. A backyard BBQ that starts with the click of a switch and the quiet sizzle of a burger just doesn't have the same impact.
Gas powered lawn equipment lets you know when it's unwell, but electric equipment gives no warning—it just dies mid use, or is dead when you need it next.
Without an open fire or gas generator, the sport of ice fishing would become unpopular, causing the decline of ice hut manufacturers.
Fossil fuel emissions contribute visual changes in the sky, giving sunrises/sunsets a more crimson look. The more pollution there is, the better the colour. Without that spectacular display, we'd be less inclined to sit and watch or photograph them.
Sometimes, the only way to get people to see the importance of an issue is by presenting them with a ridiculous alternative. Koodos Mr. Hakker, for doing just that.
The first automobile was an experiment, and like any new invention, it had its detractors. During its start, it had shortcomings and needed improvements. Even today, it's not perfect.
Electric vehicles will have their own share of problems, and take time to perfect, but each tweak will make it better than the previous. We just have to be patient. In the end, we'll all wonder what the fuss was about.
