Specifically ,How Can we correct this so it well not happen again?
This is an open question. Opinions are Ok ,yet I Am looking for Real Solutions .

I entered this Question on Politics Section and received these answers.

1] Mike
Moral decline.

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Saving, investing, and donating wisely – The Green way

When it comes to saving or investing your money, you can make it work for

both you and the environment by choosing where you bank. An increasing

number of financial institutions offer savings accounts or entire suites of

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A few days ago on the realization of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau in 2020 to control greenhouse gas emissions in China the issue of collective learning operational goals. Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Institute for Urban Development and Environment Pan Jiahua, a researcher, the National Development and Reform Commission, Xu Huaqing, Energy Research Institute, researchers gave talks, and talk about their views and suggestions. China is still in the initial stage of industrialization, energy saving and still has more room for stock market investors should be attracted sufficient attention.

The general idea of the development of low-carbon economy

China is still in the early stages of industrialization, but we kind of development, could not repeat the early development of capitalism, the kind of resources the practice of predatory destruction, but to adhere to scientific development, insisting that the carrying capacity of natural environment, economic and social development planning, great efforts to make energy conservation, energy efficiency, vigorously develop and promote climate-friendly technology to continuously improve the ability to address climate change. According to this line of thought, and vigorously develop energy-saving technologies, is to promote economic development must focus on one aspect of attention. Politburo collective study has even demonstrated the importance of China’s high-level of this. From the high-level attitude, the international situation, China’s economic structural adjustment, the urgency of view, low-carbon economy has good prospects for development.

Energy-saving technology in reducing carbon emissions at the same time, give businesses the economic benefits achieved by one. To improve energy efficiency, energy-saving priority, particularly in the industrial energy efficiency, building energy efficiency, transport energy have more space. However, investors must understand is that because of new energy technologies, the price in the short term is still government-led, not a lot of market space. China’s development of low-carbon economy, the general idea is:

First, the low-carbon economy depends on the market to operate. A low-carbon economy can not always take the route led by the government to rely on market mechanisms to address. Therefore, the pricing of low-carbon economy has become the key to development, the Chinese Government will give priority to low-cost, low-carbon economy.

Second, the development of low-carbon economy should not blindly hopes adjustment to industries and energy structure. China is still in the industrialization and urbanization and the construction phase, can not be blindly suppress heavy industry.

Third, the pursuit of joint development of a low-carbon and the economy. Low-carbon economy is ultimately a development issue, to serve economic development.

Have more room for energy-saving construction traffic

In the stage of industrialization, improving energy efficiency is to reduce carbon emissions the most effective manner, and the energy efficiency of space very large. For example, building energy conservation. In the developed economies, the one-third of the building emissions, one-third of transport emissions, one-third of industrial emissions. China now accounts for the bulk of industrial emissions, traffic and emissions of less architectural. However, with the improvement of living standards, more and more residents living space, housing quality, higher and higher, if we are to emulate Europe’s zero-emission buildings, energy-saving piece of the building has great potential. Industrial energy efficiency improvements space very large. Because China is a developing country, the most advanced technology, the most backward technology, too.

In the field of transportation, air traffic fuel consumption is much higher than ground transportation: cars with low efficiency compared to more than double; and large-capacity and high-speed rail compared to bus and at least 3-4 times higher than . Now Airbus Beijing to Shanghai, one-hour trip to the future high-speed rail if completed, an hour trip, basically do not need the plane, the same convenient services, but emissions were only a quarter of the original to five one-. Cars are no longer only the burning of oil and liquefied natural gas, there are now hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and so on. Electric vehicle can reach 150 kilometers per hour, can run as far as 400 km, if the battery performance, no matter how good that a little more powerful, competitive edge would be even greater. Solar cars, hydrogen fuel cell technologies are under development, if the maturity of our transport services will achieve little or even zero emissions of carbon emissions.

China’s renewable energy-rich

China’s renewable energy resources are abundant, although its costs are high, but a considerable number of already commercialized. For example, solar water heaters, small rural marsh gas, using a very common; water and electricity, a good part of the development of wind power (such as the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang of wind power), etc., are also very competitive; China each year to use straw and other biomass crops energy, equivalent to about 300 million tons coal equivalent, if the total annual energy consumption of goods was 30 million tons, has been commercialized renewable energy sources can be further promoted.

Solar PV, solar thermal power generation are two kinds of technology is now running. Europe has an ambitious project planning, preparation for building the Sahara desert in Africa, a large solar thermal power plants, and then build long-distance power transmission system, the power transmission to Europe. China has a vast Gobi Desert, if the solar power technology is mature, the development of the Gobi Desert prospects are very bright. Now we can carry out R & D investment, good preparation.

In addition, our lives are also more energy-efficient space. Energy-saving lamps, solar water heaters, building energy-saving heating and transformation of refrigeration equipment with a large number of energy-saving potential, but also a certain economic applicability.

Taken together, the opportunity is greater than energy-saving industry, new energy, reducing expenditure is greater than open source. In the energy industry, we recommend focus on building energy conservation, new energy automotive batteries, industrial energy efficiency.

Why?

I have no problem with rebuilding our roads, bridges and schools. But that is a very small portion in this bill. only about 50 billion. This is should be the largest part of this investment. Not just a side note.

I don’t actually agree with the so called green energy ideals. Solar panels are nothing but a joke, but if Wind turbines can in fact make elec. and do so in a way that it makes everyone’s elec. bill less, then go for it. But the people need to see the savings on their elec. bills, not just on paper.

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As president, Hillary will:

Lower taxes for middle class families by: extending the middle class tax cuts including child tax credit and marriage penalty relief, offering new tax cuts for healthcare, college and retirement, and expanding the EITC and the child care tax credit.
Harness the power of innovation to create high wage jobs of the 21st Century. Investments in alternative energy can create new jobs for the 21st century; expanded access to broadband will bring opportunities to underserved and disadvantaged communities; the manufacturing base can be re-energized through creative partnerships; and increased government support for research will stimulate the development of new technologies and life-saving medicines. Hillary will restore integrity to science policy, reversing Bush administration policies that are holding our nation back.
Empower our workers and ensure that all Americans contribute their fair share. Hillary will ensure that unions, which have played an important role in forming and sustaining the middle class, are strong. She will also ensure that trade policies work for average Americans. Trade policy must raise our standard of living, and they must have strong protections for workers and the environment.
Restore the basic bargain. Hillary will restore the basic bargain that if Americans work hard and take responsibility, government will do its part to make sure they have the tools to get ahead.
Return to fiscal responsibility. After six and a half year of President Bush’s fiscal irresponsibility, Hillary wants America to regain control of its destiny. She will move back toward a balanced budget and surpluses. Hillary believes that we should develop a set of budget rules similar to those we had in the 90s which required us to fund new expenditures with new revenues or cuts in other areas.
Keep the rhetoric going it is really making people think twice about Obama!

We all know that going green is good to Mother Nature. It’s good to conserve energy and help save the dying planet. Yes, the planet is slowly dying because of our deeds. Men have been polluting the atmosphere like never before and cutting trees that are extremely important for ecological balance. If things are continue to go awry, scientists predict that in a few decades there will be a catastrophic change in climate which may lead to warmer climate, unpredictable weather etc.

Men don’t seem to care about all things they do, but keep on doing it. It’s only in the last couple of decades, the awareness about why we have to go green and conserve energy to save the earth from any damage. To this end many companies are launching green products to their customers in a bid to promote energy conservation and environmentalism. It’s good to produce, market and use renewable products so that they are not wasted once they are used. Renewable products can be recycled and used many times.

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Yes it is time for change!

If the people of America want to get control of their country now is the time but it can only happen if they take responsibility for what happens in their country. You see, people seem to have forgotten the rest of the story when it comes to our Bill of Rights. When they published the full title of the Amendments to the Constitution the editors left out part of the title. It should have read the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.

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A while ago period, the international oil prices surged, then a trip to collapse, such as a roller coaster. Since 1 July continued to rise to 147 yuan / barrel level in the weak market situation may seem, the basic continuity in August oil prices decline last month, now back down to 114 U.S. dollars / barrel near the largest decline has been more than 20% ; then, is the next soaring oil prices this side of the tracks along the continuous fall go? Rational analysis, we consider this unlikely. Despite the recent tensions in the international situation; global natural disasters continue to fuel oil producing countries in particular?? The United States into the hurricane season; the global economy is relatively depressed; but these are short-term behavior, and not wear down the international oil price system. Therefore, conventional oil is not the contradiction between energy supply still exist, and will become more significant.

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Here are just some of them with their bill numbers:
Of the 15 bills Senator Obama sponsored or co-sponsored in 2005-7 that became law:
Two addressed foreign policy:
Promote relief, security and democracy in the Congo (2125)
Develop democratic institutions in areas under Palestinian control (2370).
Three addressed public health:
Improve mine safety (2803)
Increased breast cancer funding (597)
Reduce preterm delivery and complications, reduce infant mortality (707).
Two addressed openness and accountability in government:
Strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (2488 )
Full disclosure of all entities receiving federal funds (2590)
Two addressed national security
Extend Terrorist Risk Insurance (467)
Amend the Patriot Act (2167)
One addressed the needs of the Armed Forces
Wave passport fees to visit graves, attend memorials/funerals of veterans abroad (1184).
Of the 570 bills Senator Obama introduced into the Senate during the 109th and 110th Congress (Senate Bill numbers are in parentheses), they can be summarized as follows:
25 addressed Energy Efficiency and Climate Change
Suspend royalty relief for oil and gas (115)
Reduce dependence on oil; use of alternative energy sources (133)
Increase fuel economy standards for cars (767, 768 )
Auto industry incentives for fuel efficient vehicles (1151)
Reduce green house gas emissions (1324)
Establish at NSF a climate change education program (1389)
Increase renewable content of gasoline (2202)
Energy emergency relief for small businesses and farms (269)
Strategic gasoline and fuel reserves (1794)
Alternative diesel standards (3554)
Coal to liquid fuel promotion (3623)
Renewable diesel standards (1920)
Reducing global warming pollution from vehicles (2555)
Fuel security and consumer choice (1994, 2025)
Alternative energy refueling system (2614)
Climate change education (1389)
Low income energy assistance (2405)
Oil savings targets (339)
Fuel economy reform (3694)
Plug-in electric drive vehicles (1617)
Nuclear release notice (2348 )
Passenger rail investment (294)
Energy relief for low income families (2405)
21 addressed Health Care
Drug re-importation (334)
Health information technology (1262, 1418 )
Discount drug prices (2347)
Health care associated infections (2278 )
Hospital quality report cards (692, 1824)
Medical error disclosure and compensation (1784)
Emergency medical care and response (1873)
Stem cell research (5)
Medical Malpractice insurance (1525)
Health centers renewal (901, 3771)
Children’s health insurance (401)
Home health care (2061)
Medicare independent living (2103)
Microbicides for HIV/AIDS (823)
Ovarian cancer biomarker research (2569)
Gynological cancers (1172)
Access to personalized medicine through use of human genome (976)
Paralysis research and care (1183)
20 addressed Public Health:
Violence against women (1197)
Biodefense and pandemic preparedness and response (1821, 1880)
Viral influenza control (969)
End homelessness (1518 )
Reduce STDs/unintended pregnancy (1790)
Smoking prevention and tobacco control (625)
Minority health improvement and disparity elimination (4024)
Nutrition and physical education in schools (2066)
Health impact assessments (1067, 2506)
Healthy communities (1068 )
Combat methamphetamines (2071)
Paid sick leave (910)
Prohibit mercury sales (833, 1818 )
Prohibit sale of lead products (1306, 2132)
Lead exposure in children (1811, 2132)
14 address Consumer Protection/Labor
Stop unfair labor practices (842)
Fair minimum wage (2, 1062, 2725, 3829)
Internet freedom (2917)
Credit card safety (2411)
Media ownership (2332)
Protecting taxpayer privacy (2484)
Working family child assistance (218 )
Habeus Corpus Restoration (185)
Bankruptcy protection for employees and retirees (2092)
FAA fair labor management dispute resolution (2201)
Working families flexibility (2419).
13 addressed the Needs of Veterans and the Armed Forces:
Improve Benefits (117)
Suicide prevention (479)
Needs of homeless veterans (1180)
Homes for veterans (1084)
GI Bill enhancement (43)
Military job protection
Dignity in care for wounded vets (713)
Housing assistance for low income veterans (1084)
Military children in public schools (2151)
Military eye injury research and care (1999)
Research physical/mental health needs from Iraq War (1271)
Proper administration of discharge for personality disorder (1817, 1885)
Security of personal data of veterans (3592)
12 addressed Congressional Ethics and Accountability
Lobbying and ethics reform (230)
Stop fraud (2280)
Legislative transparency and accountability (525)
Open government (2180, 2488 )
Restoring fiscal discipline (10)
Transparency and integrity in earmarks (2261)
Accountability of conference committee deliberations and reports (2179)
Federal funding accountability and transparency (2590)
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Some US$22 trillion new global energy investments are needed in all stages of the energy supply chain to power the global community for the next two decades until year 2030. 

International analysts observe: the global energy demand is projected to shoot up by 55 percent, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) most recent World Energy Outlook.

And more of IEA’s facts: that some $118.9 million appropriation is allocated for the US Department of Energy’s carbon sequestration program, with a pending budget request of $149 million carbon capture and storage (CCS) , a technology that is indispensable in dealing with concerns about energy and climate.

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