Last week, a number of prominent business leaders vowed to take a leadership role on the issue of Global Warming by reducing their carbon footprint and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The business leaders said their action was necessary since the government's action was not sufficient.

Sony's Chairman remarked that politicians get distracted by the issues of today not the ones of tomorrow and that action was needed now! Well I agree with needing action now, but I would say our addiction to oil is a problem of today. A problem for our national security, a problem for Americans paying high gas prices at the pump, a problem for those whose lives and homes are damaged by weather systems made more extreme by global warming, a problem for children suffering from environment induced asthma or any number of other ailments. Yes, it is a problem of tomorrow, but it is also one of today.

Kudos to these companies for stepping up. I am sure there are a few CEOs who do things out of the goodness of their hearts, but most are motivated by... you -- that's right, you! You have more power than you realize, so don't forget to always check in with the action center Buy Blueto find out how companies rate and then let them know you will boycott unless their enviro standards get better!