Sent to the EPA – Father’s Day 2009

People pollute the planet. Most studies find that buildings are responsible for 60% of the carbon. This is a grass-roots problem that needs a grass-roots solution. Governments need to support the efforts of people to create their own energy by installing solar, wind, and other similar technologies that are currently on the market to power their homes and businesses. Using existing technologies people can relieve a huge amount of carbon-generating pollution. Governments need to enact laws and regulations that support independent efforts. Many states are already doing that.
Business doesn’t like change because the outcome is unpredictable. The reality of a cleaner safer planet is not an end to the economy. It is a transition away from wasteful practices to one of rational use of resources. New jobs and businesses will be created to replace the old ones.
By acting now the EPA will send a message that a change is coming and people and businesses will adapt.