Tuesday, November 11, 2008 -- 10:13 a.m.

A new president will soon be entering the White House. And with an emphasis this election on energy sources as well as greenhouse gases and other "green" issues, it makes me wonder: What about the greening of the White House?

What measures is the White House taking to be an example in the efforts to be more energy- and environmentally conscious.

According to a story from MSNBC's Daily Nightly, the D.C. castle IS doing its part to some extent. And while it's no Smart Home, the efforts are certainly there.

But why not make it a more prominent example so that the country can see exactly what steps are being taken? Why not show people what can be done to help the environment instead of just telling?

My advice to the incoming president: Make an example of yourself and your new home. There's no better way to get the word out.

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A green White House would be inhabitated by a President who fights global warming, pollution, deforestation, logging, mining, drilling and poaching. The same President would fight to protect endangered species, wildlife habitats, coral reefs, rainforests and ecosytems.

The opportunity to change the way we live starts at the top. And President Elect Obama and his family can start by pushing energy conservation, which he's been doing for years.

Let's get a green roof, some rain barrels and rain gardens growing around the White House, too.

I'm going to design some art to mock up a green roof & inspire Barack and Michelle with ideas of how beautiful their new home could be.

And perhaps we can reduce the footprint of cars around the White House?

best fishes,

Timothy Colman, publisher
Good Nature Publishing

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