Issues of the environment and global warming have taken a backseat to the economy recently.Former VP Al Gore raised awareness about global warming and the roles of business, government, and industry.President Obama's administration seems will to consider such issuses.Who knows how it will rank with war, health care, and the economy.Certainly, the business sector faces pressure from both internal and external stakeholders when the banner of environmental protection is hoisted.

Beyond the legislative mandates (EPA, etc), how far should corporate responsibility for the environment extend?For example, do you believe that trees, lakes, oceans, and animals should have rights or are "non-humans" not worthy of protection?