Sustainability skeptics are being characterized as nitwits and tin-foil hat conspiracy theorists. Well, here it is, in the sustainability crowd’s own words:
Coal-Free Bellingham - The Initiative Launch – January 26, 2012 , Squalicum Boathouse, Zuanich Park, Bellingham, Washington
Coal-Free Bellingham - The Initiative Launch – January 26, 2012 , Squalicum Boathouse, Zuanich Park, Bellingham, Washington
Read through their "why" page here.
How much of this philosophy do you want our government to impose on us in the form of fines, expensive permits, loss of liberty and land use, and ultimately, loss of prosperity and quality of life? Because, make no mistake: they intend to persuade government to do just that, and our government is all too willing to oblige.
Environmental conservation is one important aspect of quality of life, but it isn’t the only one. Sensible priorities strike a balance between scorched earth exploitation and extreme environmental protection that would roll back 200 years of actual progress.
How much of this philosophy do you want our government to impose on us in the form of fines, expensive permits, loss of liberty and land use, and ultimately, loss of prosperity and quality of life? Because, make no mistake: they intend to persuade government to do just that, and our government is all too willing to oblige.
Environmental conservation is one important aspect of quality of life, but it isn’t the only one. Sensible priorities strike a balance between scorched earth exploitation and extreme environmental protection that would roll back 200 years of actual progress.
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