There has been some good news on the global warming front. President Obama this week met with Prime Minister Harper of Canada. This maiden voyage to our neighbor to our north is significant for many reasons. First, Canada is a major supplier of oil to the United States. So any movement we do on the economics around reducing our oil dependence from other contries will surely affect Canada's economy. However, I was glad to hear about practical ways that the U.S. and Canada can work together for the sake of environmental protection. While no major decisions were made on this maiden trip, some tangible and concrete ideas were discussed. I'm glad to note that both governments are on the same page on 1) develope and deploy clean energy technology 2) Expand clean energy research and development and finally 3) to launch a clean energy dialogue with their citizens. What's amazing, is that this dialogue is even happening! For the past eight years former president G.W.Bush has turned such a blind eye to our environmental concerns. What's also great is that Obama's new administrator of the E.P.A. is to review some last minute "do nothing policies on global warming." I only hope Obama is sincere on his pledge to do something about our global warming crisis. If not...i'm voting for this guy in 2012...if he's not melted away! It's only 30seconds..but he's asking for our vote! Maybe we should hear mr. snowman out?!
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