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on What Wind Means for the Gorge
Interstate 84 plows through the Gorge and yet some are suggesting that the addition of wind turbines takes away from the authenticity of the area. I contend that the imposition of a four lane freeway violates the "authenticity" of the area much more so than the sublime presence of wind turbines.
posted 2 years, 11 months ago
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on Up or Out?
Veritcal yet innovative and community friendly urban development guarantees efficient use of resources, affordable expansion of public transit and other services without necessarily forfeiting green spaces or isolating the individual in the midst of a growing population. More can be done for the community and the individual as well as the environment through focus on upward growth rather than expanding urban sprawl.
posted 3 years, 5 months ago
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on As We Are: Child Free
My wife and I have chosen to not reproduce because the earth is presently over populated. Unchecked population growth is unsustainable. We considered adopting but have elected to not do so. We feel that we are better equipped to make an impact on a child's life by participating in active social programs such as Big Brothers Big Sisters or just being available and engaging in the lives of our friend's children and our many nieces and nephews. We feel that parenthood would simply be an ill fit for us.
posted 3 years, 7 months ago
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