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        A = biggies        B = mid-sized        C = littles

A1 - Global warming
            A1.1 - U.S. is an obstructionist to global progress on warming; could
             be leading.

A2 - Dependence on foreign energy

            A2.1 - Fewer wars
            A2.2 - Greater control over our economy
            A2.3 - Less fossil fuel used so reduced effects of Peak Oil

A3 - Trade deficit
            A3.1 - As trade deficit increases, more of your tax dollars pay for
            the interest on U.S. bonds held by foreigners.
            A3.2 - U.S. is increasingly vulnerable to a sharp sell-off of our
            stocks and bonds that could cause a recession (control of one's
            economy is a good thing).

A4 - Pollution from non-renewable fuels

            A4.1 - Poor air quality leading to respiratory issues - 
            particulate matter (soot), and nitrogen oxides and volatile
            organic compounds that form ground-level ozone (creates
            smog).
            A4.2 - Concerns over eating fish because of high
            mercury levels in our waters getting into fish (most the
            result of coal combustion).
            A4.3 - Acid rain

B1 - Boosts U.S. economy by creating jobs in the alternative
         energy industry - a mighty economic engine for products
         and services that can also be exported.

B2 - Reduced vehicular fatalities and injuries (slower speeds to
         save fuel)

B3 - Lots of work at State, County and City levels on smaller
         initiatives.  And, there are some questionable ideas.  
         For example, Big Brother watching how far you drive and
         States proposing gasoline tax CUTS.

B4 - Less waste for landfills (for example,
         1 billion disposable plastic containers sold in U.S. each year)

B5 - Fewer conflicts about where to put new power plants and
         power lines (less electricity needed)

B6 - People not eating locally-grown food

B7 - Vehicular traffic - both local roads and interstate highways.  Wasted
          time, stress, etc.
B8 - Arguments about energy and morality - fewer environmentalists
         yelping about SUV's and McMansions.
B9 -
 

C1 - Reduced noise pollution from vehicles (slower and smaller,
         maybe fewer)

C2 - Increased lawn mowing and leaf raking businesses for young
         entrepreneurs (fewer riding tractors and leaf blowers)

C3 -

 --  updated April 3, 2007  --