<![CDATA[Grist - Comment Feed for Climate activists take heart from Obama’s remarks]]> Grist Comment Feed en Comment #1 by racc http://www.grist.org/article/theres-a-new-wind-blowing/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:31:35 -0800 http://www.grist.org/article/theres-a-new-wind-blowing/1 No Band Aid Auto Bailout

Unfortunately, he wants to try and save the auto industry. The quickest way to cut emissions would be to just let them die. Invest the $25 billion in buses, rapid transit and rail to create jobs for the out of work auto workers.

The best thing that enviros could do is talk him out of this. Even if you believe a green car is possible, it is not going to be the big 3 that will make it happen. Give a chance for a nimble start up.

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Unfortunately, he wants to try and save the auto industry. The quickest way to cut emissions would be to just let them die. Invest the $25 billion in buses, rapid transit and rail to create jobs for the out of work auto workers.

The best thing that enviros could do is talk him out of this. Even if you believe a green car is possible, it is not going to be the big 3 that will make it happen. Give a chance for a nimble start up.

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