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I'm a little bit afraid that environmental concerns may be overshadowed by the recession, and that stimulating production of any kind will be valued over cutting emissions. What do you think?
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I don't think so...
I really think that in this case green is definitely the future.. and I'm very suprised how many people are thinking this way now... I was just watching Dragons Den special here and all the business people were allocating the Canadian budget that comes out next week (as a game, but taking it seriously) EVERYONE was betting on going green...
When businesses start to think this way and high up business people then I think we're in good hands... in the end if customers want green companies, that will drive businesses to go green...
When businesses start to think this way and high up business people then I think we're in good hands... in the end if customers want green companies, that will drive businesses to go green...
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I tend to agree, going green these days is opening a lot of opportunities... bottom line going green is green in your pocket
And right now, going green is a big money-maker, this is why I tend to think many companies are jumping on this particular band wagon.
Exactly I tend to agree as well... finally I think we're on the right track.
Well I agree it’s here to stay but like most people I meet it appears to be all talk no action on all levels. I bought a product that saves me average 15% on my electric and loved it so much I bought it for my dad and brothers now their saving… next
So now I’m unemployed and decided to sell these. Help people save $, help the environment & the economy and well no one cares. Even though the gov. is offering to help pay for some or all of its cost. toledogogreen.com
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Going the environment way will be the smarter choice
I think your concern is correct but if you look deeply into the issue, is it not always that living theenvironment way is the right way.
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its already the right choice ;)
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There are many ways to answer this question
If you mean will remediation of existing facilities that have suffered an adverse enviromental impact, there are two answers- yes and no.
The US and state governments generally do not allow a facility to escape their legal obligations when there is a recession.
But, that is subject to funding. And if the facility owner does not have the money to complete a project, then he will have to negotiate with the state/federal regulators.
What suffers is a companies committment to new projects that might reduce emissions, unless such projects can substantially reduce permit and/or disposal costs. For instance, if a factory had planned on installing scrubbers on various stacks, they may be likely to postpone the project until capital can justify the project.
In the meantime, the EPA will be headed by a democrat administration. While the administration will pay "lip service" to the special interest groups that got them elected, they may or may not institute new regulations that will ruffle the economy.
The Clinton administration did not pass any new regulations that were beneficial to the environment during the first few years of their term which was recessionary.
The US and state governments generally do not allow a facility to escape their legal obligations when there is a recession.
But, that is subject to funding. And if the facility owner does not have the money to complete a project, then he will have to negotiate with the state/federal regulators.
What suffers is a companies committment to new projects that might reduce emissions, unless such projects can substantially reduce permit and/or disposal costs. For instance, if a factory had planned on installing scrubbers on various stacks, they may be likely to postpone the project until capital can justify the project.
In the meantime, the EPA will be headed by a democrat administration. While the administration will pay "lip service" to the special interest groups that got them elected, they may or may not institute new regulations that will ruffle the economy.
The Clinton administration did not pass any new regulations that were beneficial to the environment during the first few years of their term which was recessionary.
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Very good points, I do feel that this time around the government should be behind any green initiatives... simply because they solve so many problems with one "stone"
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Green Economics
I believe that truly inspired and clever entrepreneurs will take a long look at our current situation and become inspired to find the inherent opportunities awaiting development and, yes, exploitation (in a gentle and measured manner, that is).
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