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Re: It’s Time to Can the Green Gloating over Fuel Prices

sustainablogger — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:08:34 -0000

You're very kind... more and more, I think we get a little too wrapped up in our own beliefs, and that ultimately means dismissing those who don't think like us. Thing is, we can bring them on board, at least in terms of action, if we speak to them in the context of their values... rather than ours. There's no shame in that...

Re: It’s Time to Can the Green Gloating over Fuel Prices

sustainablogger — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:39:30 -0000

"It’s time to stifle the Green gloating and help people through the transition to come."

Exactly! We've got a golden opportunity to speak to many people who don't necessarily share our values. We can't squander that by gloating... we also can't approach them by sawing "See, we were right, so it's time to start thinking like us." Rather, let's address their concerns: high gas and energy prices are eating up a higher percentage of people's incomes, so let's introduce them to the tactics and technologies available now that will lessen their consumption.

Re: Virginia Sets Stage For Eco-War: To Coal, Or Not To Coal?

sustainablogger — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:45:37 -0000

We've got to go a step further, though, and present these matters in terms of jobs and economic opportunity... there are "green" cases for both, and we've got to make them to really have a dog in these kinds of fights.