ENVIRONMENTAL DEBATE
Video: Stossel vs. Global Warming Debate
John Stossel, Consumer Advocate, explains the other side of the global warming issue. Debates Al Gore's Movie. Smashes Liberal myths. Tells it like it is. Just another day for John Stossel.
Climate Debate Daily
Contrary to claims by some, the debate on global warming and climate change is not over. Many scientists remind us that it is all theory, improvable, and that we had better get the facts and information correct before we stake costly, and sometimes stifling government control over human behavior to assuage our fears.
Our intent here – unlike many in the media – is to share both points of view for public consumption. At the link below, you will find a nearly exhaustible debate from those on both sides of the issue. Hopefully, from this exposure, you will be able to make a more informed and reasoned decision on your beliefs about climate change and public policy changes required, if any. LEARN MORE
The Folly of “Smart Growth” By Randal O’Toole
Oregon’s experience suggests “anti-sprawl” strategies
worsen the problems they are intended to solve.
Throughout the united states, city and state governments are turning to “smart growth” urban planning
strategies to slow suburban “sprawl.” Spurred by concerns over traffic congestion, air pollution,
and loss of open space, the plans are intended to improve urban livability. The strategies include purposeful efforts to increase urban population densities, boost mass transit ridership, and decrease auto driving. In order to achieve those goals, “smart growth” governments nationwide are implementing a degree of land-use regulation that is unprecedented in the United States prior to 1990. Unfortunately, as we will see from the experiences of the Portland, Ore., area, such regulation can produce an even worse quality of life for residents. The policies’ real effects appear to be increases in traffic congestion, air pollution, consumer costs, taxes, and just about every other impediment to urban livability.
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RESOURCE LINKS
The Necessity of Initiative 1125LEARN MORE ABOUT INITIATIVE 1125 AT:
CITIZENS' GUIDE TO INITIATIVE 1125 pdf by Michael Ennis Director, WPC’s Center for Transportation Sept. 2011
THE WASINGTON POLICY CENTER Learn more about Initiative 1125
ELECTIONS AND VOTING Initiative 1125: Washington Secretary of State - Sam Reed
BALLOTPEDIA - INITIATIVE 1125 Washington Transportation - Initiative 1125
VOTERS WANT MORE CHOICES Learn more about Initiative 1125
THE NECESSITY OF INITIATIVE 1125 Washington State Impolite
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