CARBON COUNTING GOOD FOR BUSINESS?

An interesting article on the BBC written by Richard Black explores the British Government's current effort to decide whether to make carbon counting mandatory. The Brits have engaged Pricewaterhouse Coopers, a large CPA firm to study the topic. Perhaps the choice of CPAs to research this rather than global warming scientists is notable for this site since, you see, your editor is also a CPA. As such I am quite adept at counting and have been since around the age of three, much the same as most of our readers. CPAs are also trained in the use of logic and sound analyses. (Unlike some global warming scientists and supporters of Al Gore.)

The article indicates that the opinions of many business managers is that carbon counting is good for business. "Because it might curtail global warming?" you might ask. Not so. They approve carbon counting because they have discovered that carbon counting can reduce their energy costs. Click here for Mr. Black's interesting article.

After reading this we should all do well to go to our homes or offices and count some carbons. Research might show this to be easier said than done. As already highly publicized carbons are tricky critters, flitting here and there. Never staying in one place long enough to be counted. Of most notable concern is their flight through the atmosphere. Oh well. Perhaps a six pack of beer, a blanket, and a nice grassy spot on a sunny hillside with a pair of binoculars would be the best method for amateurs to count carbons.