New York's Green Plan Draws on Global Solutions
http://www.popsci.com/environment/article/2009-03/new-yorks-green-plan-draws-global-solutions
A Big Green Apple
Even before the recession, New York was looking for ways to save some green, and create some too. Now, New York is looking to improve the pollution situation, according to PlaNYC ( pronounced plan-why-see), an idea proposed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Some goals of PlanYC are to have adequate housing, clean up contaminated lands, upgrade the energy infrastructure of the city, reduce emissions that cause global warming by thirty percent, and have the cleanest air of any American city by the year 2030, when they expect to have an estimated one million new residents. This action was sparked by some green success stories around the globe. Malmö, Sweden used to be the home of Saab, a major auto manufacturer. Now, buses run on substances made from organic waste, most plastics are recycled, and the top energy source is wind power. Singapore has eased its traffic congestion problem and traffic has decreased by thirty percent, despite a 33 percent rise in downtown work. In South Korea, 1500 acres of reclaimed land is at the governments disposal for green purposes. Korea is also pulling one of New York's greener ideas, Central Park. They have already dedicated one hundred acres for the creation of a public park.
Michael Bloomberg's plan to make New York City a cleaner place was one that was long awaited. His high hopes for his city to become a much greener place by 2030 have been echoed all over the world. If his plan for New York actually executes as planned, it would be a breakthrough accomplishment in American History. It could be the spark needed to inspire other politicians to do likewise, and create legislation to make America greener. Even at the local level, mayors and governors could work together to formulate a plan to make their city, town, or state greener. It could start a competition among major U.S. cities to become the greenest one in the land. It is already amazing what other countries have done with their major cities to make them more environmentally friendly; why would it be any harder for people in the U.S. to do the same thing with their land? A change like this would resonate throughout the country and create a healthier living environment for future generations to come. After all, why should we get to hog all the beauty of the world and then just let it rot for our children? Although I may believe that Bloomberg's plan will not reach the high expectations, it should tell the politicians not to be afraid to propose greener laws.
Michael Bloomberg's plan to make New York City a cleaner place was one that was long awaited. His high hopes for his city to become a much greener place by 2030 have been echoed all over the world. If his plan for New York actually executes as planned, it would be a breakthrough accomplishment in American History. It could be the spark needed to inspire other politicians to do likewise, and create legislation to make America greener. Even at the local level, mayors and governors could work together to formulate a plan to make their city, town, or state greener. It could start a competition among major U.S. cities to become the greenest one in the land. It is already amazing what other countries have done with their major cities to make them more environmentally friendly; why would it be any harder for people in the U.S. to do the same thing with their land? A change like this would resonate throughout the country and create a healthier living environment for future generations to come. After all, why should we get to hog all the beauty of the world and then just let it rot for our children? Although I may believe that Bloomberg's plan will not reach the high expectations, it should tell the politicians not to be afraid to propose greener laws.
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