I rewatched the video I posted two posts ago today, and it has confirmed my belief that the government needs to take action against global warming. The upcoming presidential election provides the perfect opportunity to spotlight global warming and the dangers it poses. The current administration has taken an extremely conservative approach to environmental issues, choosing to forgo stringent environmental policies, citing economic change as one of their concerns. What the government does not realize is that new environmental policies have the potential to inject the economy with some much-needed vitality.
Europe has been leading the globe in its environmental efforts, and European companies have proven that they are not adverse to environmental overhaul. Many of the websites I have visited and articles I have read confirm that Europe now poses a serious threat to American businesses. American consumers are seeking new products and services that are more environmentally friendly, and they want the companies with which they do business to be environmentally conscious in their means of production as well. I found an organization, the Green Power Market Development Group, whose website link I have included to the side. The group helps businesses develop "greener" technology to reduce their effect on the environment. Programs like these are becoming more attractive to both businesses and consumers and can help push the American economy in a new direction.
Unfortunately, businesses don't like changing their policies when their profits are stable. If the government can recognize the benefits of stricter environmental policies (similar to the ones in effect in Europe), businesses will need to change their ways, benefiting both the environment and themselves.
The government is in the best position to initiate environmental change. With the November election just around the corner, the question that remains to be answered is whether or not America will voice its concern about global warming and its economic consequences.
Europe has been leading the globe in its environmental efforts, and European companies have proven that they are not adverse to environmental overhaul. Many of the websites I have visited and articles I have read confirm that Europe now poses a serious threat to American businesses. American consumers are seeking new products and services that are more environmentally friendly, and they want the companies with which they do business to be environmentally conscious in their means of production as well. I found an organization, the Green Power Market Development Group, whose website link I have included to the side. The group helps businesses develop "greener" technology to reduce their effect on the environment. Programs like these are becoming more attractive to both businesses and consumers and can help push the American economy in a new direction.
Unfortunately, businesses don't like changing their policies when their profits are stable. If the government can recognize the benefits of stricter environmental policies (similar to the ones in effect in Europe), businesses will need to change their ways, benefiting both the environment and themselves.
The government is in the best position to initiate environmental change. With the November election just around the corner, the question that remains to be answered is whether or not America will voice its concern about global warming and its economic consequences.
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