President Obama, in an oft-quoted interview, said that under his plan energy prices would necessarily skyrocket. But we'd have less CO2, right? That would be good, right?
Well, it's been tried in England.
From the Daily Mail:
Energy giant that provides gas and electricity to eight million customers lifts prices by nine per cent - now will rivals follow?Hey, what's a few quid? Those rich, old geezers can afford a little of their Bingo money.
- Energy company SSE will increase its rates by 9 per cent
- It will increase the monthly bill by £8.53
- SSE boss says it is 'regrettably unavoidable'
- Experts predict that other energy companies will follow
Old folk under threat as cold snap sets in.
Dozens of older and vulnerable people could die in South Holland this winter because of the cold.As the district braces itself for an icy snap this weekend, shocking figures which show that more than 50 people a year die as a result of winter-related problems have been described as “unforgiveable”.Excess winter deaths – the number of extra deaths in the winter compared to the summer – have a number of causes, such as an increase in respiratory problems, complications arising from falls in slippery conditions, as well as flu epidemics and even hypothermia.Latest figures show South Holland has one of the worst records in the county for these extra deaths – many believed to be related to the district’s high levels of fuel poverty.Around 20 per cent of households in South Holland are classed as living in fuel poverty – meaning they spend more than ten per cent of their income on energy bills...
