What are we, a bunch of grade schoolers? Regardless of your stance on climate change, one thing I think we can all agree on is that cutting emissions that pollute our air is a good thing. If you don’t, then you need to visit a larger city where air pollution is a problem. So, if we all agree on that, then what is the big fight between industrialized countries over carbon reduction targets? This “We’ll do it if you will” attitude is so juvenile. The whole Copenhagen deal is becoming a circus. Instead, why don’t countries just say, “We don’t care if you want to do it, we want to be a leader.” Take the initiative and show others how it can be done and it won’t be long before others follow suit.

A lot has been said about electric and hybrid cars and airlines are trying to find ways to reduce their carbon footprints but it doesn’t seem like there has been a lot said lately about trains. Now, it appears China is set on becoming a world leader in rail transportation. If their plan works, it should reduce the need for short commuter flights in China. But the question remains, is it efficient use of money to reduce carbon emissions? How much time and effort will it take to build the proper rail lines to make a difference? What do you think?