When the 2008 election began, I never could have imagined the magnitude of the trying times ahead. We watched as our addiction to oil brought us to our knees and saw the financial system crumble under the weight of greed. Now is the time for President-elect Barack Obama and Congress to be strong leaders on the economic problems and in guiding our country toward smart, clean energy policies.
Our leaders have the opportunity to kick our dependence on fossil fuels while stimulating the economy and stabilizing the climate.
The simple solution is green jobs.
In Indiana, we specifically need to move away from investing in new coal plants that emit greenhouse gases. Why should we continue to invest millions of dollars in this finite resource that also harms our communities?
We need to develop well-paying green job options in energy conservation and renewable energy that are better for the environment and protect the health of our workers.
This is our time to act! Join me in calling on our congressmen and Obama to push for bold climate change legislation that reduces emissions to levels scientific studies suggest by developing green jobs and clean energy solutions immediately.
Devin Wirts
IU junior
Time for green jobs
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