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The world is in a fuel crisis, with petrol prices sky-rocketing the whole world is looking for clean, renewable resource. Many nations, to include the US are turning to ethanol as a fuel source. In South America many nations have already put ethanol into use. In the US many states have put state and federal funding into research for ethanol-based power plants, and some states have moved to 10% ethanol gas stations. Here in Florida, Gov. Charlie Crist took a delegation to Brazil to view their sugar and ethanol refineries for research and to make a state plan to substitute ethanol for petrol or methane based power plants. In the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Idaho, and Kansas, they have instituted programs that reward farmers that set aside some of their crops for ethanol refining. Think what this could mean to Amerika Samoa?
Our lands have provided for us for generations, and it could serve not only us in the future. We have rich and fertile land that could quite possibly serve the future of the world if we could convince our plantation owners and federal government into research for ethanol in American Samoa. We have tons of sugarcane that could be converted, not to mention an excess of banana plantations. Think of the grants and revenue that could be gained by the people of American Samoa that would not harm the land or the people? Sugarcane and fruit are much more easily converted to ethanol; they are a purer source of sugar than the grains of the mainland states.
I was born and raised in American Samoa, and as I grew-up I was very disheartened when I would see abuse of our land and resources. I believe that we should conserve and protect our land for future generations to enjoy. We always belonged to that land and I always see Samoa as home, no matter where in the world I am. I am not an alarmist; I don’t think that global warming is solely derived from man. However, I have always been very eco-conscious thanks to Mrs. Mary Varghese who pushed me into Earth Day activities. I see this movement toward renewable resources as a huge step forward for Samoa onto the international and environmental stage.
We depend so much on the canneries as an export and financial resource, but the canneries could up and leave if we do not serve their interests. This is not meant to disrespect cannery workers; they have decent and honest jobs. However, I have always felt that we remain captive to two main exports: Tuna and People. Let’s be very frank, the canneries have had a great negative impact on our environment. I know they have made great strides to improve, but there still is a large carbon footprint and impact on the marine life. I can still remember stories from my grandfather being able to swim across the bay and not having to worry about sharks or how clear the bay used to be. That is how much Pago Pago Bay has changed in the time the canneries have been there.
I don’t expect the world to change overnight, but any contribution we make to better the world for our children is a step forward.
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