We launched our federal campaign package at the beginning of this month to help Congressman, Senators, and even Presidential Candidates keep track of their global warming pollution and offset it. So far, so good.

I have been calling Congressional campaigns all day and usually get in touch with a Communications Director or campaign manager  within two tries. Then I email them this form to calculate their carbon footprint.  It is really easy to be a carbon neutral campaign.

Our program is the only one in the country for politicians to offset their greenhouse gas with reputable carbon offsets from US based projects. We are using the same high quality offsets as Speaker Pelosi’s Green the Capitol Initiative, and the worksheet for calculating a campaign carbon footprint is simple to use.

The bottom line: there is no excuse in this election for political campaigns to not be carbon neutral. More to come…

Lost your sense of patriotism? Frustrated with politics? This is refreshing. God Bless you!

If you are still not convinced that climate change is actually happening, why bother fighting its solution? Reducing carbon dioxide emissions will result in a more efficient use of limited resources, like oil and gas, and it will help us achieve energy independence and efficient use of renewable energy.

This video makes a good point: inaction on climate change is not an option. As the climate continues to change, this will become increasingly apparent. If climate change is debunked, then I will eat my words and be happy! Just watch the video…

Soon there will be a biofuel station on every corner and clean renewable energy will compete with the big oil that has so long had a hold on our gas caps.

The US EPA has been developing standards and reporting for renewable fuel producers in compliance with federal laws that require a minimum amount of renewable energy.

The Biodiesel Board has put together a large, interactive map of refueling stations all over the country. Take a look and you will be surprised how it can actually be possible to opperate a vehichle exclusivly on biofuels.

B100 biodiesel is responsible for 78% less CO2 emissions than typical fossil fuel diesel. This translates into an carbon offset requirement of about 5lbs for each gallon of biodiesel, or right around $.01 for every four miles.

This means that if you want to eliminate your carbon footprint by reducing your emissions and then offsetting, biodiesel is a great place to start.

On Hundred years ago, ships were still build with sails in case their engines failed on ocean crossing voyages. Today, high energy prices and conscientious use fossil fuels have brought that ancient technology back into commercial use.

A German company called SkySails has designed a giant kite to help drag large ship across the ocean. The sail pays for itself with fuel savings, and the shipping company can decrease a portion of their direct emissions.
When we talk about decreasing carbon footprints, usually a futuristic technology comes to mind. This video shows how simple changes can go a long way without the wait.