Waxman takes Energy Committee in next Congress - Environment could be beneficiary

So the battle for the Energy Committee is over and California Rep. Henry Waxman has won the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, unseating Michigan Rep. John Dingell.

The irony is not lost on people. Michigan - Home of Detroit and California - Home of Eco for the USA.

For the Aviation, Travel and Tourism - we really do have to make our impact on the environment part of the total picture. Despite oil now below $50 pbl, that doesnt mean that we can pay lip service to the impact on the environment. We have a direct responsibility in this market to Eliminate, Reduce, or Mitigate the environmental impact of the Aviation Travel and Tourism footprint.

Calling something Green doesn't make it green. Let's hope Waxman establishes a clear agenda and becomes highly proactive in driving a really Green agenda in the next Administration and Congress.

Cheers