Nebraska Leaving its "Carbon Footprint"

Jun 04, 11:25 AM CST

Today a report came out of the Associated Press discussing carbon dioxide emission comparisons throughout the nation. “Blame it on coal: Texas leads in carbon emissions overall” by Seth Borenstein states that “while Californians have cut their per-person carbon dioxide emissions by 11 percent from 1990 to 2003, Nebraskans have increased their per capita emissions by 16 percent over the same time frame”. The article goes on to discuss that with the exception of California, the states releasing the most carbon dioxide are doing the least to control the problem. I was surprised at Nebraska’s increase in comparison to other states.

Borenstein affirms that “for people who want to reduce their household emissions, or their ‘carbon footprint,’ the state where they live really does matter”.

If the states energy and power system choice plays a large role, I have to wonder how much time it will take to bring our emissions back down. The state of Nebraska can bump up its act to reduce carbon dioxide emissions sooner, and it seems that if Nebraskans are willing to do the little things, it can make a difference.

With gas prices so high, why not try and car pool when possible? It will benefit your pocketbook and the environment, so why not? Although the individual choices do count, the big difference needs to come from the state level.

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  1. Everyone who can should carpool to the SCC meeting / M-E Dinner in Omaha on the 23rd.

    We’re still waiting to hear from those Omaha Democrats that would be willing to host their fellow delegates from CD1 and CD3 who might otherwise have a difficult time finding lodging there due to the College World Series taking place on the same date. So far, only two people have even replied.

    C’mon Democrats, show some support for your party. This is your chance to show how we can work together.
    — Brian T. Osborn    Jun 04, 01:45 PM CST #
  2. Maybe Lincoln and Omaha should invest in a true mass transit system that will best serve the working class?! I only say Lincoln and Omaha because half of the state’s population live there and if that demographic reduced its carbon footprint, that would dramatically have an effect on the whole state. I try to do my best on this issue. I walk to work (six blocks) and bike for groceries. I refuse to drive my car when not needed and I car pool when I can. I know it’s only a small part but every little part of being pro-green helps in this world. Just think if everyone in America did what I do and imagine the statistics about carbon emmissions then?
    — Luke Peterson    Jun 04, 03:36 PM CST #

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