It’s been said that all politics is local, but environmentalism works the same way: knowing that far-flung parts of the world face environmental problems is one thing, but seeing environmental problems in our own backyards makes us take things far more personally. It’s NIMBY in reverse.
In the U.S., every state in the Union — from California’s legal hassles with the feds over its greenhouse gas emissions standards to Georgia’s water struggles — faces its own unique environmental challenges and opportunities. The challenges, in particular, seem to be growing daily.
And that’s where EcoLocalizer comes in. Our goal is to provide you — both readers in the U.S. and readers elsewhere who are interested in state-side concerns — with highly local news and commentary about environmental issues from Hawaii to Maine. It’s not even necessarily stuff that attracts traditional media attention, but it’s serious for the people who live there, which is why we cover it.
Bravo! Awesome! Something like this is definitely needed, as the macro issues and remedies get plenty of air time, but not so much attention is paid to locally applicable solutions, at least not in one place, like this. Looking forward to more…
Thanks Paul! I agree: the so-called “mainstream media” all seem to focus on the same, big-picture issues, leaving little room for important local stories. We’re looking forward to offering an alternative.
Awesome site – I’ve linked to you. I hope you do the same.
Hey Simmons, thanks for the link. Your site is now on EcoLocalizer’s Blogroll!