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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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, 7 months ago 17 Responses

  • 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, 7 months ago 51 Responses

  • Oil Prices

    I find it hard to believe that drilling in this country will have any significant impact on the price of oil or even the "mood in the hood"
    First, where in this country is he purposing to drill, any place that has not been drilled at this point either does not possess enough oil to make it profitable or most likely is located in an environmentally protected area.  Thus, you would have to assume he is referring to drilling in restricted drilling areas most likely in Alaska.  But he has neglected to consider the "mood in tundra."
    It would be a terrible incident if LA or any other area was in turmoil because oil prices but we cannot only consider this when discussing possible solutions.  
    The world, or let alone the U.S. does not revolve around the lives of everyone in L.A. and we must consider the consequences for everyone involved, not just the hood.On Mood in the hood posted 1 year, 8 months ago 10 Responses

  • Re: Americans want to spend Green

    I definitely have seen the increase in "Green" spending.  However, I am wondering how much of this increase is going to go to hybrid cars and food.  In our current society there appears to be a focus on cutting down carbon through environmentally friendly cars and purchasing food through retailers such as whole foods.  But is this enough?
    If we are truly going to make a difference, driving a car that obtains a few more miles per gallon and eating more sustainable food items occasionally is not going to make a large enough difference.  Many of these "Green" items are simply less bad for our environment.  In order to make a substantial change, our culture needs a make over.
    Unless our love of material goods and anything new and hip changes, I am afraid that our society will eventually turn our world into ruins.  The movement towards "Green" can be seen as a step in the right direction but we must understand that this is a baby step, not a solution.On Americans want to spend on green, but can't figure out how, says study posted 1 year, 8 months ago 4 Responses