Are CO2 emissions in Germany still rising? They are according to this article on the BBC News website.

But why? Why, with so much technology available to reduce emissions, are some manufacturers building cars that put out more CO2 than previous models?

I think the answer is quite simply: because people are prepared to buy them. If more people took notice of the CO2 values of the cars that they are buying, then I am sure that the manufacturers would react by developing cars with reduced emissions – or with with alternative fuels.

I also think that the last thing the EU should do is to give the manufacturers more time! It really is amazing to think that I am already driving a car with the intention of doing what some companies will not even manage in the next 5 years – and now want an extension to 8!

It’s time for German consumers to take a stand and force these large companies to do their bit for the environment. If they don’t build low-emission cars, then we can’t drive them!

This article on the BBC News website makes for very interesting reading.

My personal opinion of the USA was then, protecting the environment and saving the planet were not really much of a priority. Why else did they not ratify the Kyoto Protocol?

I’ve always suspected that there may be a portion of the population that does not agree with the current administration’s position, and now I have the proof – and it even comes from the Republican side of politics.

The state of California, led by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is suing the US federal government for failing to support tougher emissions laws.

It’s good to see that someone is taking a tougher stance and finally doing something to help the environment on such a high level.

Let’s wish him luck!