The environment: For decades it has continued to be an issue that some would say is too far gone. It always seems to be mentioned, along with health care and the economy, on every politician’s “fix it” list. This month’s Streetwise question ties in with Earth Day, which is April 22. The two-part question first asked four people their opinion on the world’s most pressing environmental concern. Second, if they could pass one law that would help the environment, what would it be?The answers are clear, and politicians should pay attention to the solutions. Here are some good ideas on how to help Mother Earth.
Steve Sibert FalconWell, if I had to say what it wouldn’t be, it would be the farce of global warming. Instead, I would say it is the lack of development of alternative sources of energy. And the law I would pass is one that would increase tax credits for people who do use alternative fuels. | ![]() |
![]() | Samantha Olson Colorado SpringsI think the world’s most pressing environmental concern is finding an alternative source of energy; an alternative to using oil. And I would like to see a new solution for fueling vehicles. |
Gloria Showalter FalconThat’s easy – the use of oil or the lack of alternative sources for fuel. I would like to see a law where the oil companies have to be part of the solution and use the billions of dollars they make to help implement it. | ![]() |
![]() | Greg Edgett Colorado SpringsI would probably say pollution. I would like to see a law that requires every state to use 20 percent of its total energy use with either wind or solar power. |
- Americans use 30 percent of the world’s oil supply; yet, only 2 percent of that comes from our own soil. By embracing renewable energy, we can significantly reduce our dependency on foreign oil.
- Renewable energy and conservation projects create 300 percent more jobs than the construction and operation of new traditional power plants of equal costs.
- With every mile that we drive our gasoline-powered cars, we send 1 pound of CO2 into the atmosphere.
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