Just a moment ago, 
I used the Google to search for articles linking resource conservation to the way conservative politicians routinely evoke Family Values as an issue.
In short, I'm in pursuit of articles that explain how we convince (without the deployment of vehement satire) people that Climate Change is not the plot of environmentalists seeking either the demise of the economy or simply power over the system? Obviously we're sending the wrong messages right now because most conservatives see it as a threat, or if they do acknowledge the potential, it's the potential for green profit, which by itself seems interesting to me. Lean and Green: Profit For The Workplace and The Environment looks intriguing.
Political will on the issue seems stagnant. 
I mean, legislation and EPA reform that would regulate misuse of the public atmosphere is far from in-line with a court ruling made nearly a year ago (April 2007). My research question is what if their was a way to streamline eco-living into the seriously mainstream? You've heard of Evangelists who dig environmentalism. And you've heard Pope Benedict XVI urge the Catholic youth to make strides in saving the planet and to reverse environmental degradation. So why isn't reducing, at the individual level, our carbon footprint in the family valued? Maybe I'm wrong and it is. Excellent. Then why isn't it a talking point? Why when hear the above stories is it so damn surprising?
And if the Pope reduces his ecological footprint consciously by using "biodegradable plates, recycling bags for their trash and a hand-cranked cell phone recharger," why can't religious people without silver spoons in their mouths do the same? Why can't we do him one better?
Near the end of my search, I came across a colossal waste of time-- it was a forum straw poll, comments included, that asked the question: What candidate has the best family values?
One unfortunate soul, whether it was intentionally satirical or not, got my gurdle with the explanation,
Mitt Romney. His family is worth over 3billion dollars.
Anyways, I'm back to the grind. If anyone knows of a tip on the topic, I'd appreciate a link or a comment!
Sustainably yours, Green Underbelly
