Environmental Policy in the 2012 Presidential Election | Capital Commentary

Environmental Policy in the 2012 Presidential Election | Capital Commentary by Rusty Pritchard.  MGB: The biggest burden comes from cars and until a reasonable alternative is found, people won't give up their gas guzzlers.  Luckily, one is avaiable.  We could create a system of electric cars powered from overhead lines which also control their routing using existing technology with far fewer emission sources.  If hydorelectric and nuclear are maximized, this could be done with zero emissions.  Until oil is actually gone, however, there will be no movement in this direction absent truly bold leadership.  Neither technocrat in the race will go that far.