Why I Don't Live "Green"...

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Back when I was growing up (in the 70s), there was that days' version of "living green". Recycling was just getting going, Woodsy Owl taught us to "Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute" and that Indian guy with the tear in his eye was a moving reminder to not litter. I also remember being taught how Solar Power, Wind Turbines and Ethanol was going to save us all from the evils of OPEC and big oil. I agree that we shouldn't litter, and there are economical ways to cut down on pollution, but 30 years have taught us that those were about the only points that the "save the planet" crowd made that stood the test of time. Wind turbines... is there any form of energy production that is more wasteful and less productive than wind energy? I mean, if you want to put up a turbine for your own needs, go for it. Wind turbines require vast agreage to produce only a little power. How much of our nation are we willing to dedicate to wind power? Apparently not much, even those who believe it has benefits aren't willing to have their view tarnished by wind farms. Solar power. This was once sold as the ultimate in free energy... What life taught us is that it's a pretty expensive way to get "free" energy. 30 years of innovations and we can't even power a small town with it, much less a city. Ethanol... Now here's one lie that just keeps on lying. As it turns out, it uses more power than it's worth; it takes thousands of gallons of water; and when you run it in your cars, you get worse gas mileage. Now we are learning how the ethanol plants are polluting the water and air more than refineries. So, I won't throw trash on the ground, I will walk when I can, I will turn the lights out when I'm not in the room...but as far as trying to live "Green"? Sorry, but living green causes too much pollution.