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Eco-Wisdom

Once we understand that both our finances and environment are inter-linked then we may awaken to greater prosperity.   The hidden costs of pollution, population, reckless consumption and climate change all impact our bottom line.    Extreme weather, resource depletion, energy costs, water loss and other environmental costs are reasons we incorporate environmental debts in all facets of our economic decisions.   Increased shortages in food and water are just a few of the examples.     Our culture of reckless credit card spending and denial of present environmental costs of land, water and air abuse all points to the need for sustainable solutions.   Unless we invest in landscape restoration, food production, water management, renewable energy, and stabilize our climate, all will suffer serious environmental debt.   An attitude of carefree, masters of our domain, is no longer viable.  The 2008 Wall Street financial crisis fueled by easy credit is just a rehearsal for what our futur