What to do with the Environment (Environmental Policy)

As science has become more adapt, it is becoming clear that humans have changed the environment in which we live. Even if one does not believe in global warming, trees are being cut down, c02 emissions are much higher than ever, and levels of pollution are rising. The question is how to make policy in what to do with these new issues. The policy has to slow or stop these problems, without damaging the economy severely. Some say to just ignore the environment, that global warming is just junk science that should be ignored. They want to protect the industry that in fact causes many envirnoment issues. There are the others that say that there needs to be cleaner energy immediately, and many reductions need to occur but this will have a major inpact on the economy, and the betterment of the environment may not make up for the loss of economic stability. I have come up with a more moderate position on how to take care of the environment without causing the decline of the economy. I first believe there needs to be an alternative fuel source, one that is much cleaner but can still be used as part of the economy. If it can be cheaper and cleaner, but still sold, it can create a new sector of the economy to flourish. In the end, solar power will need to be used as a renewable resource, but currently hydrogen or other fuel sources can be used. Even though the use of hybrids are nice, I do not think they will catch on or create enough of an impact. Furthermore, a policy of reduction needs to occur. I think there should be taxes on our depleting water supplies, because this will immiedietly cause conservation that will aid dry parts of the country. Overall, the policy needs to be reduction now, and on the move to a more sustainable environment. I believe a slow move in this direction will not cause the collapse of the economy, as it will adapt if we move slowly enough in the aid of the environment. Just like the clean air act was one step in this direction that did not destroy the economy, I believe certain taxes to cause reduction and later the introduction of different fuel sources and stopping certain pollution factors will eventually aid the environment and propel us in the direction of a better future where the economy can still have power.

Union Problems in Nevada

With the Nevada caucuss coming up, unions are becoming divided on the democratic side while trying to determine whether they should vote for Obama or Clinton. Both sides are claiming that the other is acting unfairly. For example, some say that voting booths are being held in buildings that are at heart pro-Obama, and that supporters are running negative ads. The democratic unions have always been strong, because they have always been able to vote together on the democratic side. However, with a split that is already occuring, this could create problems on the democratic side further in the election process. The unions have always been able to go against the Republicans, especially in the last few elections. However, this split could discourage some democratics for voting for the Democrat that wins the nomination. This could gain votes for Republicans, and take some away from the Democrats. I think this is actually good, because people are not teaming up just for one democrat, the issues obviously matter. This means a closer race, which will encourage more people to vote.