As a species we humans are infamous for behavior not conducive to our own long-term well-being. Consider the frequency of wars, the unbridled depletion of earth's finite resources, and the "me now" attitude of our consumptive society. There are, however, shining examples of far-sightedness in America, even in the halls of Congress. A prime example is the Wilderness Act of 1964.
Wilderness
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K. Ouchley