Agenda 21 policies and ideas have been being slipped into the fabric and language of America for many decades. Below are words and phrases that should send up a red flag telling you that it is a distinct possibility that a sustainable development policy is being slipped past you. However, if in doubt, first do some research to be sure. Continue reading
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Key Words to Help You Identify Agenda 21
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Posted in Lesson Two
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Star Communities
In their own words:
“Star Communities are communities that are willing to abide by a national framework and performance-management system that will finally allow local governments to measure and rate these communities sustainability performance. This framework for sustainability encompasses the social, economic and environmental dimensions of community, and includes a rating system that drives continuous improvement and fosters competition. There will be an online system that gathers, organizes, analyzes, and presents information required to meet sustainability goals.” Continue reading
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