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I was reading John Muir today over at The Atlantic, and, as you might guess, he makes a couple of good points having to do with trees. One: “Any fool can destroy trees. They cannot run away.” And two: It takes a long time to grow an old-growth forest. “During a man’s life, only saplings can be grown. … It took more than 3,000 years to make some of the trees in these Western woods — trees that are still standing in perfect strength and beauty, waving and singing in the mighty forest.” It would have been a shame for “fools” to take down those old, old trees.
In honor of earth day, let’s look at 10 things that you could do that would really have an effect on planet earth. #1 – You could get rid of your car. Manufacturing a car takes a huge amount of natural resources (e.g. steel) and energy. Cars also consume gasoline, which creates a number of [...]
It’s that time of year again. Magazines put out their “green” issues. Comic-strip characters reveal their inner conservationist leanings. “The Price Is Right” features all eco-friendly products. Late April means Earth Day, and while environmental action has expanded far beyond the confines of one day, it’s still the symbolic head of the movement — the day most groups and businesses choose to highlight their efforts.
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