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We'd all like cleaner air and a safer environment. We'd also like to have a healthy world to give to our grandkids. But the reality is that the average person simply does not have the time, inclination, or money to spend on many of the solutions . . .
We'd all like cleaner air and a safer environment. We'd also like to have a healthy world to give to our grandkids. But the reality is that the average person simply does not have the time, inclination, or money to spend on many of the solutions that many passionate environmentalists suggest.
Will the average American invest in solar panels or converting a car to biodiesel when they have kids to feed? Probably not. Yet, we have a problem. We are running out of fossil fuels and our planet cannot sustain the environmental impact we are subjecting it to. We are headed for a serious crisis. This group is here to discuss viable options for creating a sustainable future that take into account the average household's need to take care of themselves first. We will discuss increasing public awareness and creating viable economic ways to support a better future. Group Tags
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