Thank you for writing in with your comments about the Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions, Fresh AIRE. Global warming is a serious international problem that is worsening air quality, increasing the frequency of damaging storms, and causing erosion in coastal areas. Although the federal government has done little about this problem and has actually hindered international efforts, many localities and states have voluntarily agreed to their own emissions reduction program. On January 1, 2007, Arlington became one of those jurisdictions to have an emissions reduction plan. The details are provided on our website, www.arlingtonva.us/climate.
Many Arlington residents, businesses and organizations are already doing their part to save energy and reduce greenhouse emissions -- and I have learned a great deal from the efforts and expertise. In addition, I have heard great stories from people throughout our region and the country.
The Arlington County Government wants to lead by example and has provided details of what we're doing as an organization, along with suggestions about what we can do as individuals. This blog is an opportunity for you to tell us what you have done and what you think. I believe we will learn a great deal from each other and further our goals to reduce emissions. In addition to the environmental benefits, investments in energy efficiency help save us money. Saving money and doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions makes sense. I recently had an energy audit at my home and am redoubling my efforts to use transit and walk when possible. (More on that in a later posting.)
With the change in leadership on Capitol Hill, combating global warming is now a top priority. I am hopeful President Bush will back his words with actions and also start working on this issue. In addition, there is a potential for many other localities and states to put forward an emissions reduction plan. Although the challenge is huge, if governments, businesses, and individuals make this a priority, I believe the problems created by global warming can be solved or greatly mitigated.
The demands of my job will not allow me to respond to all the blog comments, but I promise to read all of your postings. I will try to write and give my thoughts from time to time. Thanks again for your interest and for sharing what you are doing on this issue.
Paul Ferguson
Chairman, Arlington County Board
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