The Danish?

As scientists debate the causes and effects of global warming, it is a fact that greenhouse gas emissions are going up and so are global temperatures. With people all over the world wondering what they can do to lower their personal emissions, the easiest way is to lower the amount of fossil fuel and coal power that they consume. Alternatives such as wind power and geothermal power have promising futures, although rarely seen in the United States. On the small Danish island of Samso, only 30 miles long and 15 mi wide, they have been given the title of completely energy self sufficient. This island uses 11 wind turbines to provide all of its electricity, and off shore turbines to power all public transportation. With their left over energy, they reinvest it to create new innovations. Samso is being used as an example of a green place and green economy. The manufacturing of turbines alone employs many people while other citizens are employed doing other environmentally friendly jobs. Maybe the U.S. could learn a few things from this tiny island and start doing something about global warming.