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  Professional Sports Going Green

  The new movement by professional sports teams to encompass the green movement is a large step for sustainability.  Profeesional sports has the ability to reach an audience that may have been overlooked by previous green efforts.  With millions of people tuning in to different sporting events, the green movement by these teams can only increase awareness.    Also, it surprising to see so many different levels of professional sports going green.  Whether its MLB or their minor league affiliates or the NBA, these leagues have the ability to make a difference and we should embrace their efforts.On Give this roundup a sporting chance posted 1 year, 6 months ago 2 Responses

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  U.S. fails on sustainablitiy

  Although the U.S. is at a disadvantage being a developed country, being near the bottom is a disgrace.  It is understandable that one of the most developed nations would score lower given the abundance of mass transportation, restaurants and energy consumption, but the U.S. also has the technology to make changes.  The U.S. should take notice of the survey and also the results in future years.  The U.S. has the ability, both economically and knowledge, to make the necessary changes.  However, it will be difficult for the U.S. population to make a substantial cultural change. Until the population grasps a less materialistic lifestyle, the sustainability movement will continue  to struggle.On Brazilians and Indians are the greenest, says survey posted 1 year, 6 months ago 9 Responses

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  Gas Tax

  The gas tax holiday is not a solution to the rising gas prices.  This "holiday" is a proposed short-term solution that does not solve any of the underlying problems.  First, the average savings per person is not enough to make any economical difference.  Furthermore, the savings would offer more benefits to the owners of SUV and fuel inefficient cars.  As mentioned in previous responses, the presidential candidates should allow gas prices to rise and use this to push for a major changes.  Whether the answer lies within hydrogen, biofuels or other alternative sources, one thing is for certain, the answer is not oil.  It is apparent that with the proposition of this "holiday" our political leaders do not truly understand the direction our country needs to take. On A gas tax holiday would be cynical and indefensible posted 1 year, 6 months ago 19 Responses

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  Gasoline Taxes

  Although the rising gas prices brings the oil debate to the forefront, shouldn't we be discussing other solutions to oil instead of debating the tax itself.  Even if we suspend the tax on gasoline, the price of oil is not going to decline anytime soon and most importantly, gasoline is not a renewable.  It is time for the presidential candidates to take a stand against oil and invest substantial time/money into developing alternative sources of energy.  Hybrid technology, electric, biofuels, hydrogen have all been explored for potential use but the development appears to be stagnated.  We cannot continue to be angered by these high gas prices and accept that the price of oil is the least of our concerns.  Again, oil is not renewable and also significantly hurts our environment.  On McCain, Clinton support summer gas-tax rollback posted 1 year, 6 months ago 17 Responses

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  Cap and Divide

  Although the proposed cap and divide system may not be perfect, it is a proven system that will reduce carbon emissions in an efficient and cost-effective way.  This system has been effective in the S02 market and also is becoming successful in Europe.  By implementing a cap and divide system we are decreasing our emissions without having to add inefficient government regulations or taxes.  The American society has a track record of disliking any tax, whether it provides a social benefit or not.  Also, corporations will react negatively to any proposed regulations, ensuring that the regulations will never be passed.  The cap and divide system may not solve all of our emissions problems but at this time it is the most potential to succeed. On Two simple, effective, and diametrically opposed climate policy proposals posted 1 year, 6 months ago 51 Responses