The Pledge of Allegiance

From Global Green USA, the Pledge of Allegiance to American Energy Independence:

I hereby declare my pledge of allegiance to America’s independence from our nation’s economically and environmentally damaging reliance on foreign and domestic oil, and fossil fuels.

In order to promote the long-term health of the economy and the efficient use of my taxpayer dollars, I call upon my elected officials to pass legislation that improves fuel efficiency standards and increases investment in renewable energy. Our nation and world needs a future powered by clean energy — including solar, wind and hydrogen from renewable sources — not coal and nuclear power.

I urge our legislative leaders to demand that U.S. automakers increase research, development and marketing for electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. I further call upon our elected officials, including state and municipal government agencies, to purchase alternative fuel vehicles, renewable energy, and green building technologies.

I hereby accept a personal commitment to improve my own automobile’s fuel efficiency through simple maintenance. I also will seek out new car purchases with high fuel efficiency standards or utilize alternative fuel technology, as well as reduce energy use in my home and, where possible, purchase solar and other renewable technologies.

This I pledge for the well being of the environment, and the security of our nation’s, and our world’s, future generations.

This is a pretty good encapsulation of my own environmental values. An interesting endeavor as well — it’s an extension of an organization called Green Cross International, which is headed by Mikhail Gorbachev. The founding members include famous Hollywood actors, including Orlando Bloom and Charlize Theron.

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