The Green Revolution

Nashville, Tennessee

Mainstream going green sounds encouraging but too good to be true. Many of the things you mention in your article are the exception rather than the rule, and they focus on the alleviation of symptoms instead of a search for fundamental solutions. A fundamental solution would be agreeing on what we really want and need from among all the goods and services we are accustomed to, and then producing, transporting and using them in a way that does the least damage to the environment; and creates jobs that provide sufficient employment without destroying the Earth. Caring for God's creation is a nice thought, but it is not possible without sacrifices--sacrifices that may turn out to be gains as they emphasize quality of life over quantity. This requires a true community spirit instead of preaching the gospel of economic growth.

Reinhold Trott

Glinde, Germany

I know that global warming is bad and getting worse. Many days, I envision a nightmarish future of storms, droughts, flooded coastlines, famine and disease, and am terrified that my children and grandchildren will have to struggle with the effects of runaway climate change. But your cover story gives me hope for our future. Even without efforts by our leaders, Americans are taking action and making a difference on their own. These people are what make America great--intelligent, innovative, caring people working at the local and corporate level to make the world a better place. Why should we take action to stop global warming? The reason is usually sitting across from us at the dinner table.

Nancy Nolan