“Outright bans on plastic bags may not be the best solution, but education and incentives to get people to stop using them are necessary.”
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Conserving energy and thus saving money, reducing consumption of unnecessary products and packaging and shifting to a clean-energy economy would likely hurt the bottom line of polluting industries, but would undoubtedly have positive effects for most of us.
If America wants to retain its position as a global power, its president must listen to the people and show strong leadership at this turning point in human history.
Doing all we can to combat climate change comes with numerous benefits, from reducing pollution and associated health care costs to strengthening and diversifying the economy by shifting to renewable energy, among other measures.
Treaties, agreements and organizations to help settle disputes may be necessary, but they often favor the interests of business over citizens.