Stimulus and Energy Policy Directed to Environmental and Green Issues

Like it or not, there is a lot of spending going on under the guise of "getting the economy going, once again". As environmental professionals, there are probably a number of reasons we should support the notion that if money is going to be spent, it might as well be spent in areas that support our personal and professional goals.

Yes, our kids may be paying for it well into their adult lives (if you believe in that argument), but at least they may be living longer, breathing more healthy air and consuming healthier food and water. They may also see cleaner energy and less dependence on a foreign oil supply.

There may be far reaching implications of the energy policy being crafted in Washington, DC:

Congress to pass energy bill this year: White House

By now, we should all have our views on environmental and green stimulus money. How does that support your professional and personal agenda? These are questions that may not have easy answers, but at least there is likelihood that there will be more projects with which we may become involved.