Is this the "Green" Revolution?

Question

The concept of "Going Green" has been a common term for a few years now.

However, in recent months it seems like everyone is finally taking charge.(Probably related to gas prices)

Companies are advertising how Eco-Friendly they are.

Cars are advertised more on MPG than HP.

Do you think that this is the beginning of a serious change in the world? Perhaps a serious revolution?

Answer 1

Well its hard to break 300yr old habits, and companies do seem to be using this for money, but ,yes, i think i do see potential.

Answer 2

I think the big shift you're seeing right now is how how we're trying to go green.

In the 1970s, the environmental movement was strong, but it was focused on activism: chaining yourself to a tree, holding up a sign about saving the owls, etc.

Now, we've shifted to responsible consumerism, the kind of greening that everyone an do and that makes a difference every day. It doesn't depend on media coverage and it's accessibly to everyone.

I think the shift from "environmentalism" to "green," is that shift from activism to responsible consumerism. That means the eco-friendliness applies to everyone, and manufacturers know it still involves consuming, so they want to get in on it now.

Answer 3

It will take nothing short of a catastrophe to bring about the true "revolution" that everyone wishes to happen. Simply by saying "revolution" people are communicating a return back to a simpler society before cars or machinery, making a full turn (what revolution implies) back to something we were before. I like to think that we are moving towards an "evolution" of our society. Evolution takes place at a much slower rate than a full-blown revolution, but in the end both can bring about large changes. Our civilization is evolving to meet the needs of a new era that is itself changing every single day.

Is this the "Green" Revolution? No. It is the "Green" Evolution.

Answer 4

yes but no.

some people r taking the initiative

but

unfortunately the bulk of pople wont and we'll be stuck in a non-green cycle until by sum miracle we elect a politition like al gore who knows what the f*ck there on about

so there thats the truth

Answer 5

Revolution no, slow change yes.

I seriously doubt this will be a revolution, especially since it has been going on for decades now.  Also, companies react to economics, nothing more and nothing less.  So if they claim to be going green or becoming eco-friendly then it due to economics not revolution.  In other words it is either more expensive to not be green or they make more money from green customer versus non-green customers.

If it were a revolution then you would see millions of people protesting in the streets ready to fight for the environment and clashing with police getting the government to change environmental policy.  I've seen a few but not enough to really call it a revolution.

Anyway, that is my opinion.