This is the debate in Congress right now. Scientists of the world have united and overwhelmingly stated that they are 90% certain that human activity is contributing to global warming and if we don't act NOW, we will suffer catastrophic consequences.
I would say that the industries who have profitted, and I mean PROFITTED from the emission of green house gases should be the first ones tapped to start paying for the clean up! For example, Exxon Mobile just recorded the largest single quarter profit ever recorded by any company in the history of the world, last quarter. And that profit came directly from OUR wallets. So if they are asked to pay, essentially, everyone is paying...
2007-02-03 06:27:15 · 4 answers · asked by Dennis H 4 in Environment
Sure, the industriies who have profitted SHOULD pay, but I can guarantee they won't pay a dime, other than to cover their own public image.
It's up to our government (and other world governments) to set policies that encouage companies and people to make responsible environmental decisions. Variance from certain allowed standards would cost them money, which could be funnelled into research.
More money should be allowed for alternative fuel research, grants for technologies to make cars run cleaner, grants for further solar power research etc. I suppose the government could require oil companies or car companies to come up with alternative fuel choices. However they also need to incentivize the american population by providing better tax breaks, etc for using alternative fuel vehicles or other C02 saving measures.
Not to bring up another controversial topic, but if you think about it, the #1 thing you can do to reduce C02 emissions is have less kids.
2007-02-03 06:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by hilaire 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah who?....
I think everyone at the end of the day, should pay the main consequences of the global warning since everyone really involved to create and worsen the global warming recently. Winter now seems and feels like spring... is that natural?
Cars and industrial zones definitely should be reduced asap.
2007-02-03 14:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course the worst offenders should be responsible for the cleanup. Will it happen in our lifetime? I doubt it. The government is still fighting with the companies to clean the air up, and this date has been moved up to 2010.
I guarantee you one thing, the cost will be transferred to the consumer in the way of higher gas prices.
Congress needs to get of their a.s.s.e.s and pass a bill for the American auto makers to stop making gas guzzleing autos.
2007-02-03 14:31:40 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The industries should pay.
2007-02-03 17:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by getfit chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋