More of the same ‘window dressing’ on global warming
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Last night’s State of the Union address by the President was again, frustrating, particularly when it came to the topic of global warming. Or rather the avoidance of it. While it was interesting to hear words such as a decrease of 20% in fuel consumption over the next 10 years, without any mandatory emissions policy, this again is just rhetoric all over again by this administration. We need policy that will hold people accountable for their actions, as without it, it will indoubtably go as wishful thinking.
Recently I was encouraged to hear that our local city, Newburyport, will be mandating that it’s residents recycle its cardboard boxes (and other related materials) – and those that don’t will be fined up to $100. While this on the grand scheme of things is quite small, it’s an initiative that will quickly bring the topic of recycling in the minds of all residents. And I, for one, believe its great.
The key is to just start – and to start we need leadership. Start something that holds people accountable, even if it is obviously simple. For without ‘getting into the race’ against global warming, there is absolutely no way we are ever going to beat it.
