Although U.S. Senator John Kerry and other Democrats in the Senate have stated a goal to pass a climate change bill in early spring of 2010, they have had decisive opponents to battle. Two weeks ago, members of the House walked out and boycotted a hearing. Why the stonewalling and unwillingness to assist in what is undeniably a major global problem?

It is amazing that we live in era where there is so much scientific evidence for human attributed environmental degradation and its long term consequences on this planet, that so many politicians can deny such truths.

Although the recession has been dealing hard times to many individuals and families, many are realizing that by creating a green technology sector will create millions of jobs, boost unemployment rates and help pump some beef into the American economy. This may take years, but after the U.S. began shipping jobs overseas in the 1980s, much of our infrastructure has been depleted.

The Green Economy Initiative is designed to assist governments in "greening" their economies by reshaping and refocusing policies, investments towards clean/renewable technologies, green transportation, waste management and green architecture. 

"Greening the economy refers to the process of reconfiguring businesses and infrastructure to deliver better returns on natural, human and economic capital investments, while at the same time reducing greenhouse gas emissions, extracting and using less natural resources, creating less waste and reducing social disparities."
There has been increased amount of doubt being placed from progressive thinking and pro-environment groups regarding these issues. Many on the `right' have frequently laughed and taken measures to discredit environmentalists, global warming, global climate change and any other human attributed threats/degradation to our eco system, even though there is evidence to suggest otherwise. The asbestos scandal has also been one of the more successful cover-ups in the 20th century. This corrosive building material has lead to thousands developing mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer. Quite frankly, private interests, monetary gains and self serving purposes have caused an environment of misinformation and ridicule, when taking care of the environment is a global endeavor.