As a society, the more developed we become the more dependent we are on growth of energy usage and the more we demand the right to spread and live in formerly undeveloped areas. When we no longer can identify what that is we have lost our ability to preserve it. Some areas need to be preserved and protected from development for the benefit of everyone to share. And we share the responsibility as well. Let's remember to put politicians' words into context and make comments to our elected representatives.
People can and do make a tremendous difference in effecting what happens with issues.
Meanwhile, I will continue to make my weekly commutes. Life goes on day by day, week by week. We measure it not so much by the time passed but the things that happen along the way. I hope there's still some special places to find.