The Government Won’t Save You

“Our major obligation is not to mistake slogans for solutions." Edward R. Murrow
If you are getting beaten up by the high cost of energy, don’t wait for the government to help you. If you believe that manmade CO2 is causing global warming, don’t wait for the government to save you. Never wait for a bureaucracy to save you when a threat is eminent.

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." William James

We have been called a pragmatic country, one that recognizes a challenge, defines the challenge and conquers the challenge. If you want to have a positive effect on the economy, the environment and the country start doing something.

“Our major obligation is not to mistake slogans for solutions." Edward R. Murrow

You can reduce your driving by 10% carpooling one day a week and the next week you are the passenger. Or if possible take mass transit one day a week. Doesn’t sound like too much of a hardship as you still have the other eight days free to drive yourself, unless of course you find it easier?

“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race." H.G. Wells

Reduce you energy use at home or at work. Turn off the lights, when not in use, use a smaller wattage if possible or change over to CFL (compact fluorescent lights). Turn your heat down or your air-conditioning up depending on the season. Because despite the environmental groups harping on the transportation industry, buildings (home/work) use more energy and are responsible for 25% more CO2 than transportation.