It Starts With One

In Westchester, Learning to Save the Planet by Starting at Home

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/01/nyregion/01bedford.html
Jan 31
Ray Rivera


Two years ago, New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, made a speech about an environmental vision to help the planet. From then on, the trickle down effect has feed into small cities all over the country across America who want to try and reduce their carbon footprints.

It is great that small towns with populations of 1 to 10,000 people are trying to cut back on emissions. What we really need to try and do (which will be nearly impossible), is reach out to the major cities. Cities like Chicago, Miami, and Houston, need to be informed. The cities that needs it the most are cities in California. Yes, they drive foreign hybrids that get 48 MPG, but with all of their endless Sunday driving in the sun, does it really matter? The smog over LA on some days reminds me of Mexico City, or even China.