Yes this is totally inexcusable indeed. I believe this is why it's important to stay informed by alternative journalism/alternative news via online so we can take action by creating, pulling together our own resources and shaping councils within our own communities, cities and states outside of Federal Government & Corporate sponsorship, that will determine what "We The People" want for our families futures, lives and communities!
There are so many examples of sustainable communities in countries all over the world, even in the United States of America! However you will not see it reported in Mainstream News or Governmental Publications!
Here's an example of promoting sustainable community living in Northern California (Sonoma Mountain Village). Checkout "One Planet Communities" at (http://www.oneplanetcommunities.org).
You can read the article in the Sonoma Mountain Village Press on how Brad Baker set out to build a sustainable community in Northern California. (http://www.sonomamountainvillage.com/news/press-pdfs/5-09PlanetEarthMagazineSMV.pdf)
Here are ideas and solutions for restoring the Earth to make our world a better place for all mankind at http://fixtheworldproject.org
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