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Brittany Reid
HELA II
Rager 6
7 May 2015
Synthesis Timed Write
Quick! Before time runs out, something needs to change. That something starts with the
government getting involved and fostering green practices. Conserving energy has become a
greater issue than ever before, so its important to do more than just recycle paper. With the
governments help, the people can learn to use natural resources with respect and create new
environmentally friendly products.
America has put in a great effort to help conserve energy. Over 70% of the United States
said they had tried to use less water in their household in 2007 (Article 5). However, without the
reinforcement from the government and their help in fostering green practices, Article 4 says,
meeting most transportation needs in 2050 with locally produced biofuels would require 500
million acres of U.S. land- more than the total of current U.S. cropland. America would have to
become a net food importer in order for that to be accomplished. Simply by doing such things
like air drying dishes, turning off your computer when its not in use, and driving more sensibly
can help the environment just as much as walking to work when people are respecting out natural
resources first (Article 3).
By extending responsibility to the government for fostering green practice, we can create
new environmentally friendly products such as the hybrid. Article 2 says, The government
awards a lump sum tax rebate of 40% of the price of a vehicle to Singaporeans who opt for
hybrids. This new car helped Singapore conserve more energy as well as rewarded citizens who

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did so. By extending power to the Government, they were able to get more people involved in
helping the environment and gave them a reason to by creating a new product.
Conserving energy isnt as hard as it sounds but Americans need to do more to make it
effective. If the government can get involved in green practices and encourage citizens to
conserve energy, people will learn to respect our resources and will be able to create new
products.