In all the talk about Orange Julius’ (horrendous, disastrous) choice for EPA, and word from friends at the EPA who say that Climate Denier at the helm will pretty much destroy any last shred of chance we have for saving this planet… I keep wondering about the pitch, here. I’m not sure where else to ask this, so I thought I’d finally do the posting thing and ask. Maybe someone else has some insight I’m missing.
Basically, China is leading the way in moving to Clean Power, as I understand it. From a business perspective, if they’re able to do that, the US will be left behind. I keep thinking of Y2K: at first, there were outliers who updated to ready themselves. Others dragged their feet, but eventually, those who didn’t update their technology had to update regardless, just to remain competitive.
Is there some reason not to push the Clean Power agenda in that manner: that the US is going to be left behind, technology-wise? As much as I don’t like the notion of casting China as the Ultimate Enemy, in a business sense, they’re definitely a main competitor, and they’re moving ahead. Why don’t I see anyone taking the approach that we need to take the lead not just in a save-the-planet touchy-feely aspect, but in a we-make-the-future technology/business aspect?
Is there something I’m missing about that argument, ‘cause it seems to me that’s more likely to sway a businessperson, especially if they’re going to remain obtuse about climate damage. They will at least understand the concept of cash, and someone else making it who’s not us.