EVs vs Public transport

I am an avid public transport rider, as I have not owned a vehicle since 2003 (except for a few necessary months on Maui, HI).  As I wait for the SF Bart train to come whizzing by I am forced aware of how full capacity these trains already run at.  Eco-advocates often chastise people for driving their own vehicles and not taking the public option, thank god they do drive!
The SF Bart train and other trains in major US cities are already 110% packed to the gills during most commuter hours. I can not remember even sitting down on the way into SF from Berkeley as it is standing room only.  The future for a growing populations is not more people riding public transport but more electric vehicles on the roads.  Encouraging more on public transport can't be the solution of the day.
There are already programs created for people to carpool with other locals in a given area to maximize a car's capacity.  So if we can transition from gas/oil cars to 100% electric ones in the next 20 years... we just may be saved! 
The Nissan Leaf and the soon to be 100% electric Toyota Prius will lead the charge...
   
To learn more click below:

http://www.nissanusa.com/leaf-electric-car/index#/leaf-electric-car/index

BE THE CHANGE with Acterra

Acterra.org offers a new unique 9 month Environmental Leadership course, aptly named Be the Change, in honor of Ghandi's global influence to take on what you want to see in the world personally.

“Be the Change is a remarkable forum that embodies the new environmentalism – it integrates the thoughtful contributions of top-notch environmental leaders from industry, government, and social movements alike.”

Here is a personal reference from yours truly to share the details of this new program:

Dear all prospective students,
I attended this breakthrough new style course in 2008 to 2009 as the second class. Over the needed 9 month period we covered all the major environmental issues facing us on a local level and offered the needed global perspective too.
During the course I took on a large scale project, assisting SF City Hall with Earth Hour 2009. I stepped in as a passionate skillful volunteer on this large project including major players of WWF, PGE, BOMA and Esurance company, the main supporter. Taking on a social project in your community is so very powerful and you will make wonderful connections to achieve larger than self goals quickly. Having the support of fellow classmates and the accessible instructors was crucial and offered perfect resources.
The monthly classes offered us the time to really be active using the new knowledge of each issue, realizing so many are overlapping and all encompass in the modern environmental movement.
Currently I have changed careers from the Travel business to new entrepreneurial sustainable projects and products. I am starting a Sustainable MBA program in 2010 with the Presidio Graduate School while working with a worldwide project to rebuild Haiti with Bamboo! WOW...
Please feel free to contact me for questions and congrats on seeking a new way to BE THE CHANGE!
Best regards,

Jared Brick
EcoWarrior2012.blogspot.com 
jradbrick@gmail.com

CA Academy of Science for Earth Hour!

Yours truly, EcoWarrior2012, was at the amazing California Academy of Science on Earth Hour March 28th for a public event. I met with Aaron Pope, who is the Director of Sustainability for the Academy and built the Climate Change exhibit currently running. Aaron offers his suggestions below on how to best get adults to take action for climate awareness issues... Enjoy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfDnnUbPVts

For more information on the CA Academy of Science, click here.

SF City Hall endorses Earth Hour 2009!

The City Hall of San Francisco, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Wade Crowfoot and local government officials are in full support of Earth Hour on March 28th, 2009. This worldwide event to combat global climate change happens from 8:30pm to 9:30pm; to have people turn off their lights and other non-essential power for one hour of action and solidarity. There will be a full list of events going on throughout the day and culminating in the lights going out on city landmarks, businesses, commercial buildings and private residences.
Log onto:
www.earthhourus.org/sanfrancisco/sanfran cisco.php
for more information and about how to best participate!

March 28th, 2009 8:30pm to 9:30pm Turn Out, Take Action!