Friedman of the Week Dept: Save the Planet, Vote Smart

Since the Times took down its fence two weeks ago we have wanted to print every word Thomas L. Friedman has said; he is on a roll.

People often ask: I want to get greener, what should I do? New light bulbs? A hybrid? A solar roof? Well, all of those things are helpful. But actually, the greenest thing you can do is this: Choose the right leaders. It is so much more important to change your leaders than change your light bulbs.

Also in the Times: The Future is Drying Up: The West is the fastest-growing part of the country. It’s also the driest. And climate change could be making matters much, much worse.::The Perfect Drought

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