What surprised you about the process of EnvironmentalPolicy? Do you think that the U.S. Senate should have ratified the Kyoto Protocol?Why or why not. Why do you think creatal policyis so difficult locally, nationally, and internationally? Should communities andlocal government do more on a local level to create environmental policy? Whatenvironmental issues would you like to see addressed by policy makers?
It always surprises me how much environmental policy we actually lack at the government level. I'm equally surprised at how difficult it is to pass new legislation that could help protect the environment. I don't believe I know enough of the facts on the Kyoto protocol to actually make an educated decision about whether or not the US should have signed on. I do know that whether we sign it or not, we do need some legislation put in place to protect the earth from the utter destruction we cause on a daily basis, mostly in the name of money. I also think that acting on the local level may be more effective for this movement. Once many local areas have laws and regulations they will form a network of concerted efforts which surely will make a difference. Additionally, I am a strong believer in education and personal action. We all contribute to the problem, its time for us to realize this and become educated on how we can personally contribute to the protection of our planet.
I agree with your emphasis on the links between education and local action. Perhaps you are advocating for a grassroots-level or bottom-up type of change to address these issues?
ReplyDeleteI agree 100% that it is necessary for our government to enact legislation. More importantly than legislating, we need to educate the youth of our society. It is important that they are raised with a sense of respect to our earth and understanding the importance of conservation.
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