This morning I read in the paper that Canadians are wasting ever more resources. Petroleum and water are the usual two.
We used to pay for water as part of our taxes. Now in an effort to encourage conservation, the city is installing water meters, preparing to charge each household for the water used. Well and good.
But this afternoon, as I sat by the rainy window, I heard a strange noise and looked out to see the street washer. It turned in to the cul-de-sac and roared noisily around in the heavy spring rain, washing the street.
I wonder who, if anyone, thinks this is a good use either of fresh water or non-renewable petroleum resources. Can this possibly be defended? And if it can't, why does it go on? I'd love some answers.
Good point!
ReplyDeleteA pet-peeve of mine, especially during our increasingly drier summers, are people who insist on "washing" their driveways. Broom?