I had a great conversation with Rick from the League of Conservation Voters today. “LCV’s mission is to advocate for sound environmental policies and to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies.” They are doing some fundraising now
If you have a minute please check out the site.
Thanks,
Ben

The draft stipulates governments at all levels should make plans on the development of circular economy, establish systems to control energy use and pollutant emission, strengthen management on companies with high energy and water consumption, make policies to divert capitals into environmentally friendly industries. “Carrot and Stick” measures.
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Since the Marijuana Tax Act was signed by President Roosevelt 70 years ago, the debate over the drug’s effects, dangers and criminalization has raged unabated. The Bush administration has made marijuana its prime target in the war on drugs, spending billions of dollars on education campaigns and law enforcement activities.
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