I’m one of those people who believes that climate change is the biggest challenge facing the planet, but I was baffled about how to react when I saw the Polar Bear ad for the Nissan Leaf®. At first I thought it must be an ad by one of the national environmental groups, and I was shocked that they could afford the spot on the opening night of Thursday Night Football®. When I realized it was an ad for an electric car, I couldn’t decide whether to be thrilled or concerned. On one hand, I am thankful to see a multi-national corporation embracing the problem of climate change and investing in solutions. Nissan’s commitment is virtually heroic when compared to the oil and coal industries’ multi-million dollar campaigns to confuse the read more…
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