apparently the president (and his predidency) are now staunch pro-environmentalists. but similar to sustainability in business, its about money, its about possitively enhancing the bottom line, not saving the earth. it just so happens that the earth will be spared (or less hurt) along the way.

currently, el presidente (not to be confused with the quality brandy) has said we need to move our dependendancy from arab oil, to Switch Grass, a hearty strain of grass thats deep root both hold valuable top soil in place (preventing erossion), while filtering pesticides from water. while it is used to feed various livestock, it can be reduced to ethanol, and it looks pretty in floral arrangements.

click here for the nytimes article.