走向绿色革命

世界正进入一个新的纪元------走向绿色革命。面对着目前的全球变暖及海平面升高，这意谓着每一个人都必须为走向绿色革命而尽力，而不仅仅是那些环保人士。环境的变化不仅使我们的经济受损，而且威胁着人类自身。对于只使用矿物油支撑着的经济的同时，也损害了环境，这一点将不再能够让人容忍。

现在，许多国家已经意识到了这个问题，并正在采取积极措施，努力的改善其经济体系，而善待我们居住的地球。在此方面，德国已经作出一个榜样，他们已经限制了能导致温室效应的二氧化碳的排放。在巴西，他们已经将其燃料的40%用乙醇替代，从此他们不再依赖从国外进口石油。

甚至在美国，布什政府在过去的五年中已经投入了近二百九十亿美元，用于资助研究及发展可再生能源，以及能源税收鼓励政策。更令人感兴趣的是现在的参众两院，均由民主党所控制，这对于明年的总统大选将具有重大意义。如果民主党人赢得总统宝座，他们将极力推行绿色能源政策。民主党拥有众多的环境保护主义的支持者。他们将对油气公司施以更大的压力，以投入开发新的可再生能源。如果这一切都发生的话，将有巨资涌向可再生能源的开发和生产。

大多数美国人已经意识到伊拉克战争已经失败。对石油的依赖性越来越大，使他们正在认识到必须使用可再生能源。如果美国出现一个新的政府，且同意加入大多数发展中国家(包括中国和印度)都已经加入了的京都协议，那么许多国家将会改变其能源政策。

对于全球变暖, 联合国的政府间气候变化专门委员会(IPCC)已向我们发出了严历警告。阿齐姆· 斯坦勒博士, 联合国环境暑的首席执行官，指出: “无论你在非洲或其他地方….许多方面正影响着社会”。无可争议地，人类的活动直接导致了全球变暖。我们人类，应对全球变暖负责，所有的国家均无异议地接受此结论。

全球变暖如何影响我们的国家？非常清楚，不久的将来，我们将面临巨大改变。对于韩国来说，这种改变可能是一个坏消息。因为与其他发展中国家相比，我们目前的能源效率还非常低。如果我们不改变此能源政策，一味地依赖矿物油类，韩国将会更新丧失其全球市场的竞争力。如果我们能更灵活地适应此种改变，对于韩国来说将是一个巨大的商机。对于所有工业化国家来说，一场新的革命即为新的机遇。

韩国政府有机会提前思考并现在就制定良好的能源政策。那将带来强劲的投资并发展绿色工业(绿色能源) 。如果那样的话，韩国的前景将会一片光明。走向绿色革命意即: 发展绿色能源、环保车、环保建筑, 并将对生活的每一个方面都产生影响。十九世纪被称为工来革命，二十世纪为信息产业革命，那么二十一世纪将是走进绿色革命。

进入绿色革命及善待环境将是我们的不二选择。 这是我们的现实并将很快来临。

编辑:   李     AsianInfo.org

Go Green Revolution
(GG Revolution)

The world is moving into a new era, the Go Green Revolution (GGR).  This means that everyone, not only environmental activists, has to go green because of the earth's current global warming and rising seas.  Environmental changes are not only damaging to our economy, but are now to the point of threatening human life itself.  It is no longer acceptable to solely use fossil fuels to run the economy while damaging the environment.

Many countries now realize there is a problem and are actively trying to change their economic system to become more earth friendly.  Germany is an example of this, they have placed a cap on their CO2 emissions to reduce their greenhouse gas contribution.  In Brazil, they have taken charge and started the process of changing to ethanol.  They have already changed 40% of their fuel to ethanol, so they are no longer dependant on foreign imported oils.

In the United States, the Bush administration has in the past five years been spending 29 billion dollars in research and development of renewable energy sources and energy tax incentives.  What is more interesting is that Congress and the Senate are both controlled by the Democratic Party.  This is significant in that there is a presidential election next year and if a Democrat wins the presidency, there will be a huge shift toward green energy policies.  The Democratic Party has many environmental supporters.  It’s also possible that there could be more pressure put on the oil and gas companies to invest in renewable energy sources.  If this were to happen, it's possible a tremendous amount of money would be invested in renewable sources of energy.

Americans, in general, already acknowledge failure with the Iraq War.  They are realizing more and more their dependence on oil and that they must change to renewable sources of energy.   After a new administration is brought in, many countries will have to change their energy policies if the U.S. decides to join the Kyoto treaty with the condition that all developing nations join (including China and India).

The United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) already warns us of the seriousness of global warming.  Dr. Achim Steiner, Exec. Direc UN Environmental Program, says that “It matters whether or not you are born in Africa…..societies are affected in different ways.”  No longer is there debate about our direct involvement in global warming.  We, humans, are responsible for the warming of the earth and all nations accept this result without doubt. 

How does this global change affect us?  It's very clear that our future has to change dramatically soon.   This is bad news for those nations that are not prepared. The future competitiveness of a nation depends on its energy security.    Whoever develops the initial green energy source, will elevate their nation to become a major power in the future.  A new revolution means new opportunities for all industrial nations.  It can be solar, wind, water, biomass, or any type of renewable energy source for all different nations.  It is a matter of survival and the fittest will come out on top with innovative energy developments.  The 19th century had the Industrial Revolution, the 20th century had the IT revolution and now the Go Green Revolution is for the 21st century.

The Go Green Revolution and converting to an environmentally friendly industry is no longer a choice.  It is our reality and it's coming to us very fast.

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This is our obligation and also our passion.  Global warming and natural disasters are occurring to such an extent they can no longer be ignored.

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Ken Salazar,  U.S. Senator, Colorado

Dear Mr. Lee:

Thank you for contacting me regarding energy independence. I appreciate hearing from you.

America has an energy problem. We are dependent on foreign oil, our increasing consumption deepens our dependence, and rising energy costs are hurting America’s families and businesses. Our current rate of growth puts us on track to import 70% of our oil in 2020, at costs even higher than today’s. I am pleased that the President recognized the importance of energy independence in his State of the Union address and expressed an interest in working toward a solution.

Our energy problem is both a challenge and an opportunity. It challenges us to think boldly, to explore new ideas, and to find and develop alternative sources of energy. In the Senate I have been a champion for renewable energy and energy efficiency, working with my colleagues on a number of legislative initiatives that will help us cut our dependence on foreign oil.

Just recently, I was proud that a number of alternative energy tax incentives from bills that I introduced were signed into law. These extensions of tax credits for wind, solar, and biofuels production will help give investors and renewable energy developers added certainty as they bring their clean energy to market. I was also pleased that the President recently signed into law tax incentives for energy efficiency in homes and businesses from a bill I introduced.

You may also be interested to know that I am part of a bipartisan group of Senators that have introduced S. 339, the DRIVE Act. This bill, similar to a bill I and others introduced last year called the Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act, promotes conservation and renewable energy production. The DRIVE Act improves the efficiency of our vehicles, which account for nearly two-thirds of our oil consumption, by mandating the installation of flexible fuel technology in new vehicles, by improving tire efficiency, by encouraging research and development to improve gas mileage, and by promoting the production and use of hybrid and advanced diesel engines. To help expand the availability of renewable fuels for our vehicle fleet, the DRIVE Act encourages the expansion of our bio-refinery capacity and our ability to produce E85, a fuel that is an 85% ethanol mix.

I am excited by the opportunities afforded by renewable energy and I am proud that Colorado, with its National Renewable Energy Laboratory, its extensive farmland, its solar resources, its winds, and with the ingenuity of its residents, is poised to become a global leader in renewable energy development.

Please be assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind as I continue to fight for energy independence. Thanks again for contacting me.

Sincerely,

Ken Salazar
United States Senator