Lest we succumb to the hopelessness that can very easily result from what has been a most acrimonious and debilitating political year, the holiday season presents a good opportunity for us to take a short break and turn our minds in other directions. One of my intentions for the New Year is to attempt to reduce my carbon footprint – to reduce my contribution to climate change by reducing the annual amount of greenhouse gas emissions – carbon dioxide mainly – that result from my activities. But if we want everyone to reduce their carbon footprints what we need is a
