Story two from inspire green

As a follow up to yesterday's blog:


Top FIVE Green Presidents


Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909)
TR was constantly lobbying Congress for wilderness protection. He also used the Forest Reserve Act of 1891 to set aside 150 million acres of timberland as public domains, and oversaw creation of the U.S. Forest Service. Roosevelt also created 50 wildlife refuges and five national parks.


Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)
After the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, Carter established the Department of Energy in 1977, in hopes of creating a national energy policy that promoted clean and alternative fuels. He also installed solar panels on the White House roof and always had the thermostats set at 68 degrees to save energy.
Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809)


Jefferson had a strong belief in respecting and working with nature. His main vision was to create a society of small farmers living in harmony with the environment.
Bill Clinton (1993-2001)


Although many environmentalists may not agree with Clinton being a perfectly ‗green‘ president, he created 17 new national monuments which preserved more than 4.6 million acres. In addition, he was able to secure more than $3 billion -- a 50% increase in annual funding to research and develop clean energy technologies. He strengthened the Drinking Water Act, advanced cleanup of Superfund sites, and bolstered the EPA's ability to go after polluters.


Richard Nixon (1969-1974)
Nixon signed the bills that established the Environmental Protection Agency and the landmark Clean Air Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, Ocean Dumping Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Federal Insecticide, Fungide, Rodenticide Act, and the Toxic Substances Control Act. Nixon's term also saw passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973 and the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1974.


Going green should become a more powerful movement than a ‗social trend.‘ In order to maximize change, effectively and efficiently, government policies must initiate change. With their power and influence, the green movement can ultimately save our future generations and our planet. Notice the dwindling influence of the ―green‖ presidents within the recent years. Everyone must be on board – top to bottom. Together, we can create change.


Interesting that a love of the environment spans many years and generations, and was as much of a foundation of our society as our laws and traditions.

Be grateful to these great leaders and let's find and support many others.