Part of Sustainable Energy Movement
I read with interest your recent editorial in support of alternative fuels to help combat global warming and reduce America’s reliance on fossil fuel goal at all levels of government.
I join you in commending Gov. Charlie Crist for his efforts on this issue.
We can also be thankful for U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s leadership at the federal level. The congressman was one of just 44 Republicans who voted to establish a congressional panel to investigate the dangers of global warming and he has supported responsible legislation to reduce pollution from vehicles and power plants by placing mandatory limits on greenhouse gas emissions. He has also fought efforts to weaken or eliminate the state’s coastal protections against offshore drilling while instead encouraging federal investments in energy conservation and efficiency, as well as domestic energy sources.
In Sarasota County, we are doing our part through our commitment to build “green” and have taken several steps to conserve energy and reduce emissions. By investing in improved energy efficiency in buildings; promoting flexible-fuel, plug-in, hybrid electric vehicles; and supplying recycled materials to industry we reduce our energy costs, conserve resources, reduce emissions and spur economic growth, while improving the region’s working and living environments.