In Thomas Friedman’s article, “Aren’t We Clever,” he discusses the issue of “green technology” and how China is becoming a leader in the manufacturing of such innovations. While also stating the issue as a race between the U.S. and China in terms of who is emerging as the forerunner of green technology production. I find this interesting as China is considered to be the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide and contributor to pollution.
The issue of climate change though, shouldn’t be considered as a race between countries to see who can come up with new innovations to stay green. We all live on the same planet and need or require the same resources. Instead it should be a collective effort between countries. Everyone contributes in some shape of form to climate change based on our lifestyles. So tackling the issue as a race among countries doesn’t make sense to me.
Also the idea of focusing on technological innovation to address this issue as a better option and focusing on “green manufacturing,” doesn’t seem sufficient. Creating green technology such as electric vehicles or energy efficient light bulbs, seem to just mass the problem and not address the issue directly. The production of these technological innovations also may contribute more to the issue because of overspills from the manufacturing of these products. Green technology may just add to the harm we’ve already created on our planet.
I agree with Auria's comment that "creating green technology such as...seem to just mass the problem and not address the issue directly." This is exactly what is happening. So many countries seem to show that they are working to benefit the environment but you never know what their actual goal is, to work for the environment or to work for the company. This dynamic that exists in these markets complicates the issue of green manufacturing.
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