Suggestions offered to reduce emissions

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Thu Nov 5, 2009 12:30 PM EST

Article Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune

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More telecommuting, more traffic circles and more mass-transit options will help the county reduce emissions of climate-warming gases, according to a new report from the University of San Diego School of Law that recommends solutions large and small for policymakers.

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The USD energy center focused on the two leading sources of greenhouse gases in this county — buildings and vehicles — and concluded that state and federal efforts to reduce emissions probably won’t be enough.

Anders offered ideas for regional leaders to bridge the gap, along with estimates of how much greenhouse gases each measure would save and an analysis of which options promised the most bang for the buck.

The suggestions include beefing up the masstransit system; asking 20 percent of workers to telecommute two days a week; and offering incentives to employees who use alternative modes of transportation, such as carpools and buses. Other options include better coordination of traffic signals, the use of roundabouts instead of stoplights, and expanding some highways.

As for the building industry, Anders emphasized the need for retrofitting homes, encouraging adoption of solar-powered water- heating equipment, and improving the energy efficiency of commercial structures.

The main barrier for all these projects? Money.

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