US Receives "C" for Green Efforts

Ever wonder how the US is progressing in the “green” industry?  How environmentally friendly are we, considering all the efforts the US has made to lower carbon footprints?  According to John Doerr, head of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byer’s’ alternative energy practice, the US has earned a “C” for its current efforts.  If it weren’t for recent clean-energy stimulus funding, the US would have earned a “D” or “F” according to Mr. Doerr. 

Last week, GM, Ford, and Toyota agreed to double the fuel economy of vehicles sold in the US.  This will create a fleet of vehicles with an average of 54.5MPG by 2025.  Doerr also rated the US’s biotech development a “B.” 

What do you think needs to be done to increase the US’s ratings in these science fields? 

Source:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-03/john-doerr-gives-u-s-a-c-for-alternative-energy-development.html

For more information on fuel technology, check out SCIENCE SCREEN REPORT’s Volume 40 episode: FUEL TECHNOLOGY – Transportation Innovations.
http://www.ssrvideo.com/vol40.html#4