Concluding Thoughts

The future of environmental legislation looks dim for America. Just a few years ago, the U.S. was disparaging China for its incredible amount of pollution emitted into the atmosphere. However, unlike the U.S, China is taking fast, drastic measures to correct and reduce their emissions through clean energy. Although President Obama seems to be making steps in the right direction, we are far from meeting our efficiency goals.
Although COP15 presented high hopes for environmental legislation, little was accomplished. Many other countries have taken information from the Summit and have planned new environmental legislation. The U.S. needs to stop focusing on the war overseas and pay attention to what is inevitable, climate change. The U.S. government is so caught up in party divisions and angst for the new president to get anything done. Climate change is a huge problem that can't be solved with a divided government. In order to make steps in the right direction and implement new environmental legislation, the U.S. government needs to put their differences aside and pass a bill. Everyone knows how long a bill takes to pass, and time is running out. Therefore, we need to act now...before it's too late.



You may notice that we've said "government" a lot above. But, even if you're not in government, you too can take part in the push for environmental reform. In researching environmental legislation, we came across numerous sites that allowed people to access their Congressmen. As Americans, you have the right to influence your government officials and make a difference. Remember, American government is a democracy. Therefore, your word is just as valid as your representatives in government. So, please take part, no matter how big or small, everything counts.

This blog is just one example of how to spread the word and get involved. Thanks for your support. We are taking our blogging to extreme corners of the world, unfortunately there is no internet there. When we come back we'll tell you about our experiences...probably not. But it's been fun! So get out there and BLOG IT UP!!