I grew up in a little town outside of Flint, Michigan. My dad ran a trucking/logistics company with my grandpa, and my mom mostly raised myself and my sister. As my sister and I got older, my mom went back to school, eventually becoming a teacher in Flint, then a teacher and principal at a local Catholic school.
Corporate interests and corrupt polititicians ignore the risk in the name of short term profit
We see the impact of increased fire activity throughout California. Water is becoming more scarce due to drought. We need to act.
Reducing our impact on the environment isn't just for hippies... it can be a 21st century gold rush.