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Green Changes Make Green Cents
January 25, 2008

This week, the results of a recent poll show that the majority of Americans believe local “green” efforts make economic sense through creation of new jobs and entrance of new businesses.

The poll showed that more than half of those surveyed believe local government should make environmentally friendly changes, even if individuals have to make significant lifestyle changes. Similar support is shown for using public transit, if it was easily accessible from home and work. Most encouraging, more than two-thirds of respondents are already practicing water conservation habits. The results seem to confirm many of the local changes we observed over the past months, including Styrofoam bans, community solar initiatives and new green businesses.

Interestingly, the message from leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos is less optimistic. Although there are a record number of sessions on global warming, the market turmoil seemed to dominate the minds of leaders. In face of recession fears, environmental advocates warn against shift in focus or delays in action. “We know on the basis of our reports that climate change, if unmitigated, can have serious implications for the economic well-being of human society,” warned Dr. Pauchuri, chairman of the IPCC.

At the end of this tumultuous market week, I can fully appreciate the temptation to go back to “business as usual.” But is short term profit really worth causing further peril to our planet? I sincerely hope not.

CindyC at Organicpicks

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