St. Maarten Private Eye

I'm very tempted to start a new blog post with this audio clip, but the site is starting to look like a GW devoted site so I hold back. Besides, it is directly related to Fuzz Buzz's post.

Roy stated today at the press briefing that SXM's contribution to the GW effects are miniscule and so there are no plans to put into place any policies to reduce it. No suprise there.

Roy then gave his 'educated' opinion that only about 10-15 percent of energy used here could be provided by wind or alternative clean energy, showing again that he really is clueless. With solar programs, wind and policies to reduce energy waste the island could become almost self sufficient. It only requires politicians with vision and understanding, something Roy isn't.

He then goes on to talk about trading Carbon credits, outlining a program which allows companies to invest to help small islands like St Maarten reduce emissions and get credits. So, from Roy's point of view, keeping our emissions high will make them more valuable later. He mentions 'Long Term' planning, does he realise the time for action has run out already?

Time has run out for you Roy, we still have no comprehensive water and sewerage system, we still have no legistlation to protect the environment, you have started no program with GEBE to research alternate energy, there are no policies to reduce energy waste. The dump is full and you exclude and deride the people within the community who want to help find the best solutions. Listen below.

PJD2 - Commissioner Roy Marlin on Global Warming - 6th February 2007.mp3

Bah... what an ass he is.

Roy could learn a great deal by looking at Bonaire and Anguilla.

Thank you PJD2 for permission.

LH