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Worldchanging's got a great series of "Earth Day Voices," each pretty short 'n' sweet, but collectively adding up to a good primer on progressive thinking. Today's is from Ed Mazria, architect, and founder of Architecture 2030. Here's a (sweet) taste:

It is an unusual concept - for humanity to be held environmentally accountable. We have enjoyed many years of substantial personal fulfillment with few strings attached, and we will enjoy many more gratifying years, but they will not be defined by reckless consumption on a road to happiness. I believe we will find our ideals once again, like college students entering a new world where anything is possible. We will take pride in leading by example. We will again find confidence in ourselves and discover the means to achieve our goals because we are determined, because we truly care and because it really matters, now more than ever. We will be working together to literally save the inhabitants of our planet.

[Read the whole thing here]