GE Unveils New 'Green' Card

General Electric has a new platinum credit card that allows consumers to help combat global warming. This is definitely an interesting premise, though certainly one that should be examined carefully and cautiously. While is is great that a percentage (albeit a very small one) of credit card purchases can be applied to projects that are fighting global warming, it is not necessarily a good idea that consumers will be encouraged to increase their spending or debt in order to help the environment. It is a good concept. However, consumers should be careful with their spending and definitely consider other hands-on approaches to aiding the environment, by making lifestyle changes, volunteering, or even donating money to environmental organizations.

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