World petrol congress opens in Spain

peaky2 · Post by **peaky2** » 28 Jun 2008, 08:26

Under the motto, "A world in transition: delivering energy for sustainable growth," the Congress - often referred to as the Olympics of the oil industry - is expected to attract more than 4,000 delegates from 60 countries.

My italics. Oh, dear

RenewableCandy · Post by **RenewableCandy** » 28 Jun 2008, 21:42

Sustainable growth:

1900...1/2 a planet
2000...the whole planet
2100...two planets
2200...4 planets

spot the flaw in the plan!!

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 28 Jun 2008, 21:44

Looks like the term 'Transition' is busy being appropriated by the fossil fuel sector. If you can't beat them - take their idea and redefine it as your own.

One problem with having a 'brand' as such . . .

Vortex · Post by **Vortex** » 28 Jun 2008, 21:58

Andy Hunt wrote:Looks like the term 'Transition' is busy being appropriated by the fossil fuel sector. If you can't beat them - take their idea and redefine it as your own.

One problem with having a 'brand' as such . . .

Hasn't the word 'Transition' already been appropriated - I do mean of course Trademarked?

Andy Hunt · Post by **Andy Hunt** » 28 Jun 2008, 22:06

Vortex wrote:
Andy Hunt wrote:Looks like the term 'Transition' is busy being appropriated by the fossil fuel sector. If you can't beat them - take their idea and redefine it as your own.

One problem with having a 'brand' as such . . .
Hasn't the word 'Transition' already been appropriated - I do mean of course Trademarked?

Precisely my point . . . if it isn't formalised, it can't be ripped off. Probably makes the case for mobbsey's kind of 'non-organisation' approach really.

Presumably as long as the FF industry (or anyone else for that matter) uses the word with a small 't', they can't get into any trouble. Another slight flaw in getting it copyrighted maybe.

Erik · Post by **Erik** » 01 Jul 2008, 18:38

Meanwhile, at the Madrid Stock Exchange today, the "No Blood for Oil" brigade turned up, stormed the building and shouted a bit. The first of many protests they have organised to celebrate the 19th World Petroleum do.

Photos and videos of the anti-oil industry mob having fun here. Can't see the point really but...

emordnilap · Post by **emordnilap** » 02 Jul 2008, 13:39

peaky2 wrote:
Under the motto, "A world in transition: delivering energy for sustainable growth," the Congress - often referred to as the Olympics of the oil industry - is expected to attract more than 4,000 delegates from 60 countries.
My italics. Oh, dear

That word again. It has become quite, quite meaningless. I for one decided to avoid use of the 's' word some months ago.

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