This organization strongly supports reducing our dependence upon foreign oil. Our nation, as well as Michigan in particular, should focus on research that will reduce emissions and costs, improve public transportation, and create jobs. We applaud our city of East Lansing and its efforts to improve the environment while being energy conservative through initiatives rewarding and encouraging green buildings. We encourage the university to uphold these new standards. We stand with student groups promoting the conservation of energy. We encourage individual citizens to take the initiative to make environmentally friendly decisions by responsibly using electricity and water and by purchasing energy efficient appliances when possible. Creating and protecting our own sources of energy will only serve to better our nation.