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In Many Communities, It's Not Easy Going Green
By NY Times
Go green has become a "Battle Cry" in many communities around the country. Unfortunately, currently, it is easier said then done. The challenges facing us include legal restrictions by states, constrained on budgets and people' unwillingness to change. For instance, a proposal in Providence to have police use four cylinder cars was rejected when police complain that they need more powerful engines to pursue criminals. In Cleveland, plans to retrofit a hot water plant had to be canceled because of lack of money. “How do you reach an individual citizen and tell them: Everybody makes a difference.” Laura Fiffick, the director of the office of environmental quality in Dallas asks.
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