Can the united states effectivelyj pass laws that conserve energy?
2007-03-22 11:31:19 · 4 answers · asked by Baby B 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Rather than conserving energy, I think the government should find alternate sources of energy. Instead of using fossil fuels for energy, biomass energy (such as cornstalks, cannabis, waste paper and the like) should be used because unlike fossil fuels, biomass comes from living (not extinct) plants that continue to remove carbon dioxide pollution from our atmosphere as they grow, through photosynthesis. Furthermore, biomass fuels do not contain sulfur.
Biomass can be converted to methane, methanol or gasoline at a fraction of the current cost of oil, coal, or nuclear energy - especially when environmental costs are factored in - and its mandated use would end acid rain, end sulfur-based smog, and reverse the Greenhouse Effect on our planet - right now!
2007-03-22 12:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Antisocial 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Under the Commerce Clause, Congress can regulate any activity that has a direct (or even indirect) effect on interstate commerce.
Energy is sold interstate, and is used by business both in-state and interstate. Hence its use and sale can ge regulated.
Don't ask me whether it should. I think the government should stay out of all business and personal activity.
2007-03-22 18:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With this bunch of jackals in congress, hell will freeze over first.
2007-03-22 20:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by Barry auh2o 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you here a bug fart
2007-03-22 19:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by the oz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋