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Post by redswine on Nov 3, 2006 18:35:17 GMT -5
What's your thoughts? Over-hyped? Real concern?
I'm honestly not sure. I always thought it was a tree hugger mentality or democratic election tool, but I've been actually thinking about it lately, is there need of concern?
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Post by scott on Nov 3, 2006 18:58:05 GMT -5
I think it's a valid concern, and that Christians are called to be stewards. To dismiss it as a tree-hugger issue kind of sells it short.
The political aspect of it is overhyped though, because making corporations more responsible is only part of the equation. The rest is in the hands of the people, and that really can't be legislated.
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Post by mobyrox on Nov 3, 2006 19:23:45 GMT -5
I think it's a valid concern, and that Christians are called to be stewards. To dismiss it as a tree-hugger issue kind of sells it short. The political aspect of it is overhyped though, because making corporations more responsible is only part of the equation. The rest is in the hands of the people, and that really can't be legislated. Yeah, I think it's an important issue. One I personally should be doing more about. If it weren't as big of a concern than aerosol sprays would still be prevalent and more largely visible. They've definitely waned because of the CFCs in them. I can't help but drive to work, there's no way around it. I am personally responsible for the pollution I put in the air. I don't think that it's too late to do something about though.
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Post by pinkdancer on Nov 5, 2006 7:57:40 GMT -5
What can the average person do about global warming?
I mean, I think that it's important to be enviromentally concious, like recycling and not litering, but what else can we do that's reasonable?
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Post by quickboy on Nov 6, 2006 13:41:38 GMT -5
For me, I'm trying to think of ways that I can lessen the use of my car. Either walking/ biking to work, or using the transit system. You can also make a difference in what you c hoose to buy. Supporting products that are made closer to where you live, means less transport of goods over a long distance. There might be some good tips here : www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/
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Post by relay on Nov 6, 2006 17:47:39 GMT -5
I don't like the cold.
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Post by ~Z~ on Nov 6, 2006 17:50:24 GMT -5
You can also make a difference in what you c hoose to buy. That's one reason that I am hoping to have enough money soon so I can continuously get my hygiene products from The Body Shop. They have some really good stuff - and it works for me - and they support the environment. It's unfortunate that it costs more.
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Post by mobyrox on Nov 9, 2006 15:22:45 GMT -5
I just found a recycling center near my home... that's a start for me. My apartment complex should have a recycling program but they do not.
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