There seems to be a lot of people excited about the environment these days. Heck, even Al Gore got a Nobel Peace Prize. But in actuality, where it counts most, the legislation is falling apart at its seams.
In addition to a lot of other depressing news, legislation supporting environmental causes is going backwards.
First, there was the news that Congress might not actually renew renewable energy tax credits when the previous bill expires in December. They might wait for the new president to take office. Luckily my main woman Barbara Boxer has about 4 bills in the pipeline, so if one gets defeated there are 3 others that could potentially pick up the slack. But if all 4 get defeated, you can kiss the wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy industries goodbye...at least for a year or two.
Second, the EPA has been working to put out legislation that calls for a cap and trade system of certain pollutants. Coming from the Bush administration, it was a weak proposal to begin with, but it was easily voted against by the U.S Court of Appeals. Then right after the ruling, the administration said it would take no more steps to enforce emissions under the Clean Air Act. Wonderful.
Third, today President Bush called for a lift of the off-shore oil drilling ban which is also embraced by McCain. I guess it would be nice to go to the beach someday and see some oil rigs pumping away.
I've never wanted November to come so soon.
Monday, July 14, 2008
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