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Jack and Jill Politics: Ask Questions, Get Answers from John Kerry on the Environment

  • Ronnie B · 2 years ago
    A couple of months ago, a new piece came and went, whereby the city of Atlanta was ranked as one of the worst cities for the environment. Some of the reasons were our relative lack of parks and open space.


    While it's true that we could desparately use more parks and green space, we could also give our environment by improving our modes for transportation and people-moving.



    Here in Atlanta, there is still a Deep South notion that if people-moving and transportation are too easy, it might encourage more suburban integration than many folks are comfortable with. As such, state lawmakers--if they want to keep their jobs--are forced to reinforce this unspoken sentiment.



    At what point might the federal government weigh in and provide the leadership necessary to improve air and environmental quality by mandating transportation alternatives?
  • Jill Tubman · 2 years ago
    This is a great question, thanks! Any more or have Jack and I captured your thoughts?


    My plan is to pull together the questions tonight.
  • rikyrah · 2 years ago
    I would like to know if he's aware of the high incidence of asthma in the Black community, and how that relates to environmental factors? Asthma is a near epidemic with our children.
  • dnA · 2 years ago
    I don't have a question, but I'm real impressed/proud of you guys. What a great opportunity!
  • Fredric · 2 years ago
    i'm a ybp that has been in london for the past 6 months. i've noticed the aggressive measures the UK is doing to curb the onset of global warming, including green taxes on airfare, taxes on power consumption, and taxes on certain vehicles.


    is the u.s. considering funding a lot of environmental progression through taxes? what do you think is the most effective way of communicating to americans who are used to consuming in mass quantities that a lifestyle change is necessary?



    last but not least, environmentally sound cars are expensive. a majority of the black community is below the poverty line and cannot afford these vehicles. are their plans to provide incentives to those who may not be able to afford these cars outright....like the HUD program for housing?