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De:	"Farah Hussain" [ Profil ]
Sujet:	Isn't it about time you started dieting?
Envoyé:	Dec 7th, 2006 - 16:12:13

	No, I don't think you're fat. This email is actually related to GLOBAL WARMING. But quick! Before you either roll your eyes over the catch-phrase or benignly, tune me out.. Please hear this! WHY TAKE THE SLATE GREEN CHALLENGE?? http://www.slate.com/id/2151739/ --- On average, each of us is responsible for about 22 tons of carbon-dioxide emissions every year, according to the United Nations, compared with an average of six tons per person throughout the rest of the world. That means the typical U.S citizen emits the equivalent of four cars. Much of the discussion around climate change involves national and international policy—should the United States sign the Kyoto Treaty or increase auto efficiency standards? But even without major political or legislative changes, there's a lot that concerned individuals can do to make the problem better. To that end, we've created the Slate Green Challenge—a straightforward, eight week program to evaluate and reduce your carbon emissions between now and the end of the year. --- WHOA, did you hear that? A DIET program! Just in time for the holidays! [Oh, come on. You're trying to push something. Go frolick with your hippie friends or get to the point -- whaddya want from ME?] I know this is harder than donating money. Yeah, I'm suggesting that YOU actually DO SOMETHING. Even worse: GIVE UP something. You might be surpised at how painless it can be. http://www.slate.com/features/greenchallenge/default.aspx -- Farah D. Hussain AmeriCorps VISTA* Small Business Development Alternatives Credit Union http://www.alternatives.org Co-founder and Coordinator Tompkins County Youth Connect http://groups.takingitglobal.org/YouthConnect Steering Committee US Partnership for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development http://www.uspartnership.org

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