$25 million climate prize offered by Branson

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$25 million climate prize offered by Branson

LONDON - British tycoon Sir Richard Branson on Friday announced a $25 million prize for a way to extract a billion tons or more of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year.

It actually sounds like a really good idea. Why do none of the governments out there offer similar incentives..

Imagine a similar incentive to cure cancer. Like a $500 Million dollar reward..

Edited February 9, 2007 by Infidel

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$25 million climate prize offered by Branson

LONDON - British tycoon Sir Richard Branson on Friday announced a $25 million prize for a way to extract a billion tons or more of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year.

It actually sounds like a really good idea. Why do none of the governments out there offer similar incentives..

Imagine a similar incentive to cure cancer. Like a $500 Million dollar reward..

Because most 'conservatives' believe that private industry can/should/would do this. Government grants for research is not popular concept among conservatives.

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Another is that governments rarely have the concept of funding something useful like cancer research--as shown by the number of "culture/heritage" grants from Canadian government.

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Another is that governments rarely have the concept of funding something useful like cancer research--as shown by the number of "culture/heritage" grants from Canadian government.

In December 2005, the President signed the final appropriations bill for fiscal year 2006, which provided $31 million less for cancer research than the year before.

This was the first hard cut since the passage of the National Cancer Act in 1971. More recently, the President announced his proposed budget for fiscal year 2007 - it slashes an additional $40 million from the already reduced 2006 funding level.

As a result, the cancer research community is bracing for a major shift in the number of scientists in the field and, consequently, the speed of advances needed to prevent and cure this disease.

For example, federal funding cuts likely will deter young investigators, meaning fewer drugs for development and application in the future. Meanwhile, other nations are increasing research funding, with the likelihood that some of the top investigators in the U.S. will be drawn overseas, eroding this nation's competitive advantage in this field.

The cuts come at a time when deaths from cancer are falling for the first time in 70 years, according to recent reports from the National Center for Health Statistics. Declining death rates clearly stem from research advances in the early diagnosis and treatment of a variety of tumors. Overall, cancer survivorship has increased from 30 percent in the early 1970s to 64 percent today. The statistics are even better for those diagnosed before the age of 65, with roughly seven out of every 10 surviving their disease in this age group. But funding cuts will put a brake on future progress, resulting in fewer lives saved through research.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=40540

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Because most 'conservatives' believe that private industry can/should/would do this. Government grants for research is not popular concept among conservatives.

What about the rich left wingers actually putting their money where their mouth is and donating something for a change?? They seem to be lost for words with stuff like that. I mean the audacity of me suggesting a liberal like Pelosi donate her "inherited" money.. Shame on me..

Partisan politics aside. What happen to the pre-60's America where people actually gave a ###### about one another and their country. I mean come on now. So many people talk about saving the planet yet the landscape of this country is littered with trash. Hardly anyone recycles anything.. It really pisses me off when I see some dickwad through out trash from their car.. Littering is socially unacceptable and punished with heavy fines in most other developed countries..

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Because most 'conservatives' believe that private industry can/should/would do this. Government grants for research is not popular concept among conservatives.

What about the rich left wingers actually putting their money where their mouth is and donating something for a change?? They seem to be lost for words with stuff like that. I mean the audacity of me suggesting a liberal like Pelosi donate her "inherited" money.. Shame on me..

Partisan politics aside. What happen to the pre-60's America where people actually gave a ###### about one another and their country. I mean come on now. So many people talk about saving the planet yet the landscape of this country is littered with trash. Hardly anyone recycles anything.. It really pisses me off when I see some dickwad through out trash from their car.. Littering is socially unacceptable and punished with heavy fines in most other developed countries..

Which is it? Did you not ask why governments don't offer money up like the rich philanthropist you used as an example?

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Which is it? Did you not ask why governments don't offer money up like the rich philanthropist you used as an example?

I hate to say it though but the Australian government regularly gives multi million dollar grants to health care research. Which country do you think the new HPV vaccine was discovered in? For a country of 20 million, Australia is quite advanced in terms of medical research.

Nonetheless, the Democrats have both the house and senate. What will they do? It is funny to see a republican, Arnie, in CA propose health care for everyone there.. Whereas democrats just talk and talk about it..

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I would like to quote one of my favorite dems. One that I am very respectful of and wish there were more like him.

"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."

Anyone like to argue that?

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Which is it? Did you not ask why governments don't offer money up like the rich philanthropist you used as an example?

Was discovered in Australia.. After being here for a year I can see why nothing gets done here. The government spends 60% of the time trying to defend it's self and their decisions. The other 40% of the time they are focused on bullshit issues. Like civil marriage rights for gay umpa lumpas.. etc..

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I would like to quote one of my favorite dems. One that I am very respectful of and wish there were more like him.

"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."

Anyone like to argue that?

Wouldn't this be a much stronger country if Corporate Welfare ended today and companies like Exxon/Mobil decided to pay the lawsuit settlement for the Exxon Valdez spill...in the spirit of that quote.

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I would like to quote one of my favorite dems. One that I am very respectful of and wish there were more like him.

"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."

Anyone like to argue that?

Wouldn't this be a much stronger country if Corporate Welfare ended today and companies like Exxon/Mobil decided to pay the lawsuit settlement for the Exxon Valdez spill...in the spirit of that quote.

What anti-capitalistic left field did that come from? Your envy of others really shines out Steve. You should worry about yourself and your loved ones a little more and forget about worrying about what others have and do.

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Wouldn't this be a much stronger country if Corporate Welfare ended today and companies like Exxon/Mobil decided to pay the lawsuit settlement for the Exxon Valdez spill...in the spirit of that quote.

What about every minority and his dog trying to rip off this country by means of guilt trip for the past?? Or that even in quite a socialist country like Australia, there is no way in the world illegal immigrants or minorities would get 1/10 the benefits and support they get here in the US?? I would not blame the corporations on this one.. It is the attitude of many that is to blame. The saying Gary pointed out means jack ###### to so many..

PS Why doesn't the Senate and House pass a new environmental act to punish companies for neglect? Would you be happy with tough fines for people littering and trashing the country? It ain't the corporations that are trashing this country's streets and suburbs..

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I would like to quote one of my favorite dems. One that I am very respectful of and wish there were more like him.

"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."

Anyone like to argue that?

Wouldn't this be a much stronger country if Corporate Welfare ended today and companies like Exxon/Mobil decided to pay the lawsuit settlement for the Exxon Valdez spill...in the spirit of that quote.

What anti-capitalistic left field did that come from? Your envy of others really shines out Steve. You should worry about yourself and your loved ones a little more and forget about worrying about what others have and do.

Oye, Gary. You're a walking contradiction. Out of one corner of your mouth you complain about people living off your tax dollars, but out of the other corner of your mouth you're saying corporate responsability is nobody else's beezwax.

I thought it was fitting to point out FACTS since you imply that those who complain are simply looking for a handout - how come your view doesn't extend to corporations? Answer the question - if Exxon/Mobil was found guilty in court and ordered to pay, shouldn't they pay the settlement?

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I would like to quote one of my favorite dems. One that I am very respectful of and wish there were more like him.

"Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country."

Anyone like to argue that?

Wouldn't this be a much stronger country if Corporate Welfare ended today and companies like Exxon/Mobil decided to pay the lawsuit settlement for the Exxon Valdez spill...in the spirit of that quote.

What anti-capitalistic left field did that come from? Your envy of others really shines out Steve. You should worry about yourself and your loved ones a little more and forget about worrying about what others have and do.

Oye, Gary. You're a walking contradiction. Out of one corner of your mouth you complain about people living off your tax dollars, but out of the other corner of your mouth you're saying corporate responsability is nobody else's beezwax.

I thought it was fitting to point out FACTS since you imply that those who complain are simply looking for a handout - how come your view doesn't extend to corporations? Answer the question - if Exxon/Mobil was found guilty in court and ordered to pay, shouldn't they pay the settlement?

Nothing contradictory about my statements. Pay a fine for polluting? Yes. That has nothing to do with "corporate welfare" as the libs are so fond of calling it.

You seem to forget that the tax breaks you want repealed were passed by the democrat controlled congress of the Clinton era. It's not a republican thing at all. They had a long time to take those tax breaks back and they didn't . Now they have that chance again. Have I seen anything other than lip service? Nope.

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Because most 'conservatives' believe that private industry can/should/would do this. Government grants for research is not popular concept among conservatives.

What about the rich left wingers actually putting their money where their mouth is and donating something for a change?? They seem to be lost for words with stuff like that. I mean the audacity of me suggesting a liberal like Pelosi donate her "inherited" money.. Shame on me..

Partisan politics aside. What happen to the pre-60's America where people actually gave a ###### about one another and their country. I mean come on now. So many people talk about saving the planet yet the landscape of this country is littered with trash. Hardly anyone recycles anything.. It really pisses me off when I see some dickwad through out trash from their car.. Littering is socially unacceptable and punished with heavy fines in most other developed countries..

Which is it? Did you not ask why governments don't offer money up like the rich philanthropist you used as an example?

Did you answer it or did you go on a schpiel about how most conservatives think?