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  Environmentalism vs Global Warming

  For years I've felt caring for the environment was not only smart and responsible but somehow a spiritual thing to do. Then along comes Global Warming to reawaken me to my old but less active environmentalist. I've been immersing myself in books on Global Warming for a few months now and have concluded the REAL issue is the abuse and overuse of the earth's environments by humans. If the consequence wasn't climate change then it would be the decimation of people, animals and organisms that just can't live anymore in the new degraded environments.

  Personally, seeing how many people still don't believe there is a problem or that they can do anything about it seems to be the Biggest problem of all.

  I am pleased to see stronger legislation being enacted but is every problem solved by money? I think people need to change their values and habits for something major to happen.

  WaltOn It's descended completely into 'small steps' posted 2 years, 6 months ago 37 Responses

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  Tighten Up Energy

  Tightening up on energy efficiency makes lots of sense to me but I must add a personal experience regarding PG & E's special programs to cut gas and electrical usage 10 or 15 pct from the previous year. I don't have the figures in front of me but am certain that after consumption was reduced fairly much to target a year later the rates went up so the company earnings continued undisturbed. Maybe our country needs help in reducing energy from all those involved, particularly the corporations who supply it.

  WaltOn Plans to boost energy efficiency start getting traction in Congress posted 2 years, 6 months ago 11 Responses