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  Colin Waters

  7 months ago

  I know that this is a very long term goal, but I truly believe that our economy can be saved by investing in our green energies. It may take 20 years, but for the longest time we failed to create new ideas and put them into use because of the costs and how people wouldn't make nearly enough money. We have to always look ahead and I really hope people will start to change with Obama and start to think not just about today or tomorrow but 30 or 100 years from now.
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  beyondgreen

  7 months ago

  What America needs is to become energy independent.Iran just asked OPEC to reduce production by yet another 1.5 million barrels per day.This past year and the record gas prices played a huge part in our economic meltdown and seriously damaged our society.We keep planning to spend BILLIONS on bailouts and stimulus plans.Bail us out of our dependence on foreign oil. Make electric plug in car technology more affordable. It cost the equivalent of 60 cents a gallon to drive an electric plug in car. The electric could be generated from wind or solar. Get with it! Utilize free sources such as wind and solar. Stop throwing away money on things that don't work. Invest in America and it's energy independence. Create cheap clean energy, create millions of badly needed green collar jobs. Put America back to work. It is a win-win situation. We have to become more poractive citizens, educate ourselves and demand our elected officials move this country forward into the era of energy independence. Jeff Wilson's new book The Manhattan Project of 2009 Energy Independence NOW outlines a plan for America to wean itself off oil. We need a plan and we need it now! www.themanhattanprojectof2009.com
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  gebby

  7 months ago

  we can move much faster than most people think in becoming green see this short video by barack obama on climate change http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvG2XptIEJk
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  Tom Backman

  7 months ago

  The failed economic model in use that contributed to the environmental problems normally would be difficult to replace in average or even slightly poor economic times. But, while the current situation is bad it provides us with the opportunity to change to a system based on sound economic principles grounded in ecology. The neoclassical economist and the political leaders who follow their ideas prefer philosophies such as "free-trade" and "limited government regulation" over reality. Because society’s economic institutions (University programs in economics and business, think tanks) and industry have enormous amount of investments there is a large resistance to change. So, now let us move forward and teach people the value of a sustainable system. People have demonstrated their ability to adapt and adapt we must. We all are concerned about the loss of our current economic benefits, I have been personally hard it and am near retirement. But, if we can finally get a local to global economic system correct for future generation the pain of change will be worth it. This will mean a path with fewer people, less consumption and pollution by the few combined with people re-learning what is really important. We can live simpler lives that are less stress full, less toxins, increased happiness, meaningful and rewarding. It means a commitment to health both for the planet and people. We can be good and proud stewards of all life. I am looking forward to a better future for all and recognize it will be hard work and patience to see the positive change come to fruition.
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  constructionstaffing

  7 months ago

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  steve

  7 months ago

  great.
  
  here's a global warming portal:
  
  http://geocities.com/gwlinx
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  kuss50

  7 months ago

  It is really so important to have Obama promoting these transformational environmental platform proposals to have adopted as a National Policy. To reduce the US dependence on foreign oil and reducing US CO2 pollution by 80% will be challenging. His election was great for the nation, now we just have to follow through and implement the many ideas that can change our nation and provide sustainable futures for all and future generations.
  Action is needed, as soon as possible.
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  Andy Andersson

  7 months ago

  "Groups like the Institute for Energy Research think tank, however, contend that a cap-and-trade program is not a free-market solution." This is false thinking! Externalizing the cost of pollution, collecting the proper fees (not taxes) and distributing the proceeds to those harmed by the pollution (all of us) is very much in line with free markets. The novelty here is that all the players in the market have a say. The cost of energy is not increased; it is just properly book kept!
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  miggs

  7 months ago

  Why must protecting the environment "take a back seat" to the economic crisis? Can't reducing emissions help the economy? I'm associated with Recycled Energy Development, a company that turns manufacturers' waste heat into clean power and steam -- thereby cutting greenhouse gases AND power costs. What we do is called cogeneration or wate heat recovery. And that's the best way to be pro-business and pro-planet at the same time. EPA and DOE estimates say we could cut our nation's global warming pollution by 20% with more energy recycling. Meanwhile, we'd slash costs due to greater efficiency. That's what Obama should be talking about more.
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  C.M.K.

  5 months ago

  WE LOVE YOU!!! GO OBAMA!!
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  kenacourt

  5 months ago

  u koooooooooool
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  william

  4 months ago

  Let us give our support to generate more green jobs for the people!
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  john bowers

  4 months ago

  Let’s all work together and now that the stimulus bill has passed, find out where to apply for these jobs. This site for ...
  Green Jobs
  is focused on hiring for green jobs that will bring back our economy.
  Go Green Go USA.
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  fourby4

  4 months ago

  Barack Obama should always protect people first then the second is the property. I know that he can do his best to better the economy and always remember that financial crisis is not the end of the world. LOL
  "Five million green jobs. One million hybrid cars on the road. Some $150 billion in clean-energy investment. Eighty percent fewer carbon dioxide emissions." regarding this, this is really a good idea because Hybrid cars shows lower depreciation rates and they are very quiet to run.
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  Aoki

  1 month ago

  Wow you're the man Obama! The projects regarding Hybrid cars are really bright idea, because Hybrids isn't a fad, it can save a lot of money and also help the environment at the same time.So I think it will be a demand for many years.
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