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TreeHugger Writer Buys SUV, Explains in Blog

by Missy on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

My good friend Twitter alerted me to this eco story. It involves a writer from TreeHugger and an SUV he bought.

Honda CrossOver CRV

The writer is Mark OntKush and he humorously decides to have an interview with himself to explain his decision to acquire a cross-over SUV, the Honda CRV. He pretty much shares that he went with the Honda CRV over a hybrid SUV, or an EV such (as the Prius), because:

  • he needed the bigger room, he has a family of three
  • he needed the bigger cargo space, he buys alot of lumber
  • he lives in-town (irrelevant, but Mark lives in Boston)
  • he telecommutes to work
  • the wife takes a bus to work
  • he logs on average about 6,000 miles a year
  • he didn’t want to spend $1,500 on repairs, on his old ailing vehicle
  • he is a hyper miler

The piece is an interesting read, as it is a personal choice and decision. To share it with the world, as Mark OntKush has done, is quite brave of him. As of this writing, the article at TreeHugger has garnered alot of attention, over 135 comments (both positive and negative), and loads of opinion on the matter.

What do you think?

Is this SUV purchase total hypocrisy? Is a man looking out for his family in the best nature he can, to be scrutinized and judged highly by others? Should he have bought a Prius? The Hybrid Ford? Should he have blogged about it?

Leave your thoughts below.

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  • max
    I think this is his choice. He shouldn't have to tell the public about what kind of car he buys. (even though he works for treehugger, he is free to buy the most gas guzzling car in the world... constitution i believe thats what its called...freedom is more important I think in this case)
  • Well i think the constituon really has nothing to do with this case. Of course, he is free to buy whatever vehicle he likes, however, if i am going around calling myself a vegetarian, and i write on a vegetarian blog. Surely you dont want to see me hogging down a big ole Big Mac. Do you?That would be hypocritical of me. No?

    He chose to air this news. (it's not like he was outed) But he wrote about it on a well known and uber popular site. TreeHugger. Go figure!
  • He's only doing 6k miles a year. At that rate, he couldve gotten a hummer..I mean he barely drives the car, so i dont think it matters much.
  • Alex, there are several viewpoints here. One is why support the non-eco SUV industry. Another being that there are other (more greener) SUV's, that are roomy and safe. Which was his argument, it was the only "safe and roomy" SUV for his family.

    I'm not knocking his choice, but others sure are displeased with the decision. I will tell you i was surprised by it, though. Yes.
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