all talk, no walk.

by kat fernandez
(california)

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What do you say, Kat? The earth is changing, and it isn't in a good way. Global warming, deforestation, extinction in animals, extinction in fossil fuels and natural resources is something that some people don't see, but most of us do.

People say that we need to fix the earth and they have advertisements on TV about how horrible things are and if you donated a dollar a day, you can help. But the people advertising don't do anything. They say things to make themselves look good and like they're trying to help, but no changes have been made, because they're "all talk, no walk."

Barry's Response -

Ever heard of a limousine Liberal? This term points to insincerity, perceived or real, at the hands of a well-to-do environmental liberal. Classic examples include individuals encouraging the public to use the bus or other environmental-conserving methods while they travel in lavish fashion. Hypocrisy of this sort shows up in situations surrounding other public sectors, such as health care and education too.

Case in point: many Al Gore critics like to iterate his use of a private jet, large homes with disproportionate electricity consumption, and numerous scientific errors in his famous presentations. Critics have this way of not seeing the whole story. Ya ever notice that?

Interestingly enough, Hollywood director James Cameron once visited the Alberta Oil Sands on an environmental fact-finding mission. I wonder what ever became of this endeavor.

Thanks for your insights, Kat.

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Daring to dream bigger than the doom

I hear you, Kat, and everyone else who's tired of drama. The glossy magazine ads, the celebrities weeping about the polar bears, and you just want to shout: "All Talk, No Walk!" It's the ultimate betrayal, right? That's like watching a gym instructor eat a whole pizza while telling you to eat salad. You feel like the whole environmental conversation is one big guilt trip.

But here's the thing: focusing on the hypocrisy of an actor in a private jet (we call that a fallacy of composition - one bad decision doesn't erase science) is a trap. We can't see the real-world, highly disciplined work going on right now.

Where the Walk Actually Happens: The Invisible Revolution

🔬 Let's skip the speeches. Don't listen to the sad violins. Activists hate the companies that pay for the real "walk" in meteorology, engineering, and environmental science. Why? We need clean air because it's the price of doing business, and frankly, it's a matter of freedom.

1. Data Defiance: Daring to Think Free Do you want to think freely? Let's demand clarity, not consensus, with real science.
   • The Atmospheric Truth: When an industry, like an oil sands facility here in Alberta, releases emissions, we don't know where they go. To plot plume movement, we use sophisticated mathematical models (like Gaussian plume dispersion models) that solve complicated equations involving u, the wind speed, and σ.y or σ.z, the standard deviation of plume material. Here's how Air Quality Consulting works. Companies that talk but don't walk get shut down by the government, plain and simple.
   • Stewardship & Accountability are conservative principles and conservatives believe in stewardship — we humans are commanded to take care of the earth. It's not about guilt; it's about accountability. We want industry to show how they're reducing local pollution like PM2.5 (the tiny dust particles that get deep into your lungs) through auditable air quality dispersion modelling. You can see it, you can measure it, and it affects your kids right now, regardless of whether you believe in global warming.
     
2. Cycles and Clarity: The Sassy Counter-Narrative You're tired of hearing about CO2 increases? That makes sense. At 4.5 billion years old, earth's climate has always changed because of orbital shifts known as Milankovitch cycles, volcanic eruptions, and even solar flares. Are humans the only factor? Let's be honest. It's "all talk, no walk" science, ignoring our own deep history.
   • Even in the aquatic environment, skeptics raise valid points about natural nutrient cycles and deep-sea volcanic activity that impact ocean chemistry more profoundly than plastic straws. It's not denial; it's complexity. Nature has a massive, indifferent power. While we debate the global temperature crisis (which involves billions of years of history), let's fix the local chemical runoff crisis (which is measurable).
   • My imaginary Carbon-Smart Contract is a revolutionary idea. Let's treat CO2 like an asset, not a poison. Think of a decentralized, global system (like a giant, democratic, sassy co-op) where every ton of sequestered carbon is traded on a blockchain. The industry gets paid to innovate removal, not just reduction. Turning punishment into profit appeals to the left's desire for systemic change and the right's love of free markets.

A Funny, Fully Polished Conclusion:

😂 Trade the Drama for Discipline - In the end, discipline is more important than donation drives. Do you want to call out the people who talk but don't walk? Make sure you're armed with the facts about "all action, no headlines."

Whether you're an eco-warrior, a libertarian, a high-fashion icon, or a scientist, you're welcome! Demanding evidence is what matters.

For Inventors and debaters...The science, the regulations, and the audits force people to act, so our job is to build systems where people can't just talk and do nothing. Celebrities can fly their jets; the real challenge is building a future where even the most indifferent, self-centered CEO will be forced to protect the air we breathe by smart, transparent, and sassily enforced rules.

Feeling guilty isn't the goal. You should feel free, smart, and safe because the air over your city is clean.

Would you invent one crazy new technology right now

...to make a big company stop being "all talk, no walk? Let us know in the comments!