One area that is obvious is the timely extrication of our troops from Iraq! The green zone is now protected by the new Iraqi army. If our troops are going to be off the street, and barracked to some extent; let's bring numbers of them home soon if not immediately. We should see tens of thousands return to the United States. This is both a wise fiscal decision, and a moral imperative! Cut our financial hemorrhaging by decreasing our occupation of Iraq as promised!
Lastly, since these infrastructure projects are meant to improve roads, bridges, and other construction and refurbishment; let's get money to the states to restart stalled projects already on the street. One good example is the construction at Hollywood Way and the 134 freeway that is closed down due to California comparable financial crisis. This is a visual I see everyday in my hometown of Burbank, California.
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we need some green action and we can do it with troops or unempLoyed.
if you live in so cal hers a way (you likely had no idea) we are polluting .. and a solution.
get rid of problem /make usable stuff /and make work!
TO BEGIN a govt work program
A REPLANT PROGRAMS BE STARTED AND in areas where the big offenders are (see bottom)
USE EMPLoYMENT PROGRASM TO CHOP THE OLD ONES MAKE natural pArk and bus BENCHES
I HAVE SIMPLE AND NICE DESIGNs IN MIND AND
CHIP THE REST.
BRING chips to low income "RENTAL" AREAS NEED soil/erosion help.
Effects on volatile organic compounds
Scientists have known for years that trees and other vegetation produce certain hydrocarbon compounds, such as monoterpenes and isoprene. These volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the source of the appealing scents associated with pine needles and cut grass, are used by plants to attract pollinating insects or to repel leaf-eating ones. Research shows that VOCs play a significant role in the formation of one of the most damaging pollutants, ground-level ozone, which is the major component of what is more commonly known as smog. The ozone forms in the presence of sunlight when volatile organic compounds react with nitrogen oxides emitted by cars and industrial plants. It is important to note that VOC plant emissions are harmless in the absence of the human-generated nitrogen oxides.
Emissions of VOCs by trees, particularly the isoprene emitted by deciduous trees, which shed their leaves annually, have been shown to increase levels of ground-level ozone in some urban areas. However, in atmospheres with low nitrogen oxide concentrations (e.g., some rural environments), VOCs may actually remove ozone. Because VOC emissions are temperature-dependent and trees generally lower air temperatures, increased tree cover can lower overall VOC emissions and, consequently, ozone levels in urban areas.
VOC emission rates also vary by species. Low VOC emitting species include certain types of pine and maple trees. High VOC-emitting trees include eucalyptus, sycamore, willow, and certain oak varieties. Thus, maximizing the net benefits of trees and other vegetation requires careful selection of species for each individual location.
While it is important to be aware of VOC contributions from trees and vegetation, the air quality improvements gained from direct pollutant removal, reduced energy use and power plant emissions, slower rates of ground-level ozone formation from lower air temperatures, and other benefits generally outweigh the negative impact of biogenic emissions.
from
http://www.eoearth.org/article/Environmental_effects_of_urban_trees_and_vegetation
Eucalyptus and Sycamore SEEM THE BIGGEST POLLUTERS form another article
LET'S ASK NO MORE BE PLANTED BY BUILDERS!
thanks ,
darlene matthews
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