Hybrids and greenhouses and oil, oh my! Our political leaders appear singularly focused on increasing their stockpiles of black gold, while the rest of us are deeply concerned about the impact their efforts will cost our environment. To make matters worse,the giants of the oil industry, backed by their political cohorts, have discovered a new and terrifying avenue in which to acquire their national treasure.
The oil-rich sands dotted throughout North America. What ever happened to their proclamations to the dedicated pursuit of echo-safe alternative fuels? Our leaders devote much of our revenue and resources defending oil interests overseas while the citizens of the United States could use those same cash and prizes to research and develop ‘Green’ technologies not only to preserve, but to improve our environment. We became so focused on the Home Security Deals with foreign nations, that we forgot the most important fight: to remain independent of foreign countries. The monumental task is how do we get them to listen to reason? The government is spending millions on developing equipment that will strip thousands of acres in the mid-west landscape in order to temporarily satisfy their insatiable appetites. When will it end?
