Extinction..

Phil th Barrow · 15th September 2020, 08:17

Just watched David Attenborough program on Extinction. As anyone else.

VVC-Geeza · 15th September 2020, 08:52

Yes part of it but found it very depressing and had to turn it off as I felt powerless to do anything about it.Man should hang his head in shame

KWIL · 15th September 2020, 08:58

Sadly anything we (the UK) do will have only a minimal effect, regarding improvement , China, India, USA and others add up to a far greater threat.

macafee2 · 15th September 2020, 09:32

for those that think we can do nothing or not make a difference, remember, big trees from little Acorns grow.

The change has to start somewhere and it is the individual that makes a difference.
What simple change can each person make? Don't buy plastic.

Easier said then done and it is easy to get back into old ways.

Yes I agree, man should be ashamed of what we do to "our" planet

macafee2

roverbarmy · 15th September 2020, 11:18

Just got back from a shopping trip which turned out to be a disarster darling due to me shouting about all the plastic far eastern shi@ on sale! Done my bit today!

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COLVERT · 15th September 2020, 11:38

The whole planet is getting to be like living in a house with no vacuum cleaner.---

Most of the human race seems to have no sense of self preservation at all.----Indeed, actually the opposite, as it seems hell bent on exterminating itself.---

Exit, that way.

trikey · 15th September 2020, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

Don't buy plastic.

Plastic is not the problem, its humans who dont care about recycling that is the issue.

Life Without plastic wouldnt be a nice place.

steve-45 · 15th September 2020, 14:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Plastic is not the problem, its humans who dont care about recycling that is the issue.

Life Without plastic wouldnt be a nice place.

If the local Councils in the UK can't agree on what can be re-cycled what hope will there ever be for a global policy ?

roverbarmy · 15th September 2020, 14:43

Just watched it and it seems that in my little way I shan't buy what I don't need and shall buy food grown and produced locally (no hardship there as Norfolk produce is yummy!). We are "brainwashed" into buying stuff we don't need and seem to get stuff with built in obsolescence. My kids never had "designer" goods and were always bought "practical" things. They both seem to continue to do the same and it hasn't done them any harm. What's the point in buying a Mk 5 just because it replaced the Mk 4. Usually, they both do the same job. My mum is still using her 20 year old Nokia mobile and I can still hear her when she rings me!

My car is 21 years old too!

SideValve · 15th September 2020, 14:49

How about a ban on ALL new cars? Even electric cars have some environmental impact. We have enough Rover 75s for our needs

and even the lesser marques can be made to run for ever with enough fettling.
Repair not replace.

15th September 2020, 08:17	#1
Phil th Barrow Gets stuck in " NOW SOLD" :-( Rover 75 Conni Auto SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stoke Posts: 896 Thanks: 424 Thanked 214 Times in 163 Posts	Extinction.. Just watched David Attenborough program on Extinction. As anyone else. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

15th September 2020, 08:52	#2
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,755 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Yes part of it but found it very depressing and had to turn it off as I felt powerless to do anything about it.Man should hang his head in shame __________________

15th September 2020, 11:18	#5
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,048 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Just got back from a shopping trip which turned out to be a disarster darling due to me shouting about all the plastic far eastern shi@ on sale! Done my bit today! Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk __________________ Oil in my veins!

15th September 2020, 14:43	#9
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,048 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Just watched it and it seems that in my little way I shan't buy what I don't need and shall buy food grown and produced locally (no hardship there as Norfolk produce is yummy!). We are "brainwashed" into buying stuff we don't need and seem to get stuff with built in obsolescence. My kids never had "designer" goods and were always bought "practical" things. They both seem to continue to do the same and it hasn't done them any harm. What's the point in buying a Mk 5 just because it replaced the Mk 4. Usually, they both do the same job. My mum is still using her 20 year old Nokia mobile and I can still hear her when she rings me! My car is 21 years old too! __________________ Oil in my veins!

15th September 2020, 14:49	#10
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	How about a ban on ALL new cars? Even electric cars have some environmental impact. We have enough Rover 75s for our needs and even the lesser marques can be made to run for ever with enough fettling. Repair not replace. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

15th September 2020, 08:58	#3
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	Sadly anything we (the UK) do will have only a minimal effect, regarding improvement , China, India, USA and others add up to a far greater threat.

15th September 2020, 09:32	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,904 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	for those that think we can do nothing or not make a difference, remember, big trees from little Acorns grow. The change has to start somewhere and it is the individual that makes a difference. What simple change can each person make? Don't buy plastic. Easier said then done and it is easy to get back into old ways. Yes I agree, man should be ashamed of what we do to "our" planet macafee2

15th September 2020, 11:38	#6
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	The whole planet is getting to be like living in a house with no vacuum cleaner.--- Most of the human race seems to have no sense of self preservation at all.----Indeed, actually the opposite, as it seems hell bent on exterminating itself.--- Exit, that way.

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