The EPA

Several days ago I read this obnoxious news article that spoke of new EPA regulations and mandates for existing and future manufacturing companies (ie: clothing, petroleum, vehicles, machinery, etc). Under the "Clean Air Act" (more information Here), the EPA, regardless of passed legislation, is capable of regulating industry in a more strict fashion whether or not Congress passes it for law (in other words, the EPA is above the Law in pollution regulation now).

The EPA recently stated that the Top 2 gases that cause the "Greenhouse Effect" are Carbon dioxide and Methane. Both of which ironically are expelled by the human body through natural functions: breathing and passing gas (farting).

I made a point to contact the EPA Headquarters via their 1-800 hotline. After getting through the usual automated self-help menus, I was finally able to speak to a representative of the EPA.

I don't remember the exact words exchanged, but I will supply you with the gist of the conversation below.

EPA Representative: "Thank you for calling the EPA Office. What can I help you with today?"

Me: "Yes sir, I wanted to ask a few questions and get some information on these ridiculous accusations and assumptions that your agency has claimed in several of the recent news reports."

EPA Representative: "Sure thing, what questions are these that you would like to ask?"

Me: "I wanted to understand how your agency claims that Carbon dioxide and Methane are the Top 2 gases that cause the "Greenhouse Effect," and continue to blame petroleum and car manufacturers for this and attempt to hold them liable...? From much of the data I've seen your agency use to prove "Global Warming" is happening, is also used by many other scientists who also prove that "Global Warming" is not caused by this, using the same data."

"...I would also like to know why your agency is trying to blame this "crisis" solely on these two industries, when in fact we have over 6 billion people on the face of the earth that expel Carbon dioxide every time we breathe. The beauty of nature comes in handy here because there are these things called "trees" which in return use the Carbon dioxide to produce Oxygen."

EPA Representative: (Silence)

Me: "As another note, your agency also claims that Methane is the second gas in the atmosphere that causes this "Greenhouse Effect," which is also expelled by the human body by passing gas."

"...Are you telling me that in the near future it will be illegal for United States citizens to fart?"

EPA Representative: (Silence for about 5 seconds) "...I'm sorry sir, I am unable to answer these questions for you today. Perhaps your Regional EPA Office could assist you by answering these questions. The number is 1-***-***-****."

"Thank you, and have a nice day." (Click)

This is completely and utterly absurd.

I will post more on this topic later on, simply because I am trying to refrain from ranting. I believe in expressing my views through knowledgeable statements.

To be continued...