How to link carism and environmentalism

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Hello.

   I volunteer for several environmental groups in Vancouver Canada.  One 
thing they seem to have in common is a belief that the use of cars is a 
necessary evil within their organizations.  I can send many examples, if 
requested, but I'm sure you've all seen it.  

   Canada and the US are stuck in a well orchestrated car culture - no 
doubt about it - and the natural resources of Canada are now hijacked by 
foreign corporate giants.  Their government lobby efforts and PR machines 
are in full force here.

   My great concern, now, is that our new batch of young environmentalists 
can't leave their cars behind.  This is not particularly new, but seems to 
be more pronounced than it used to be.  Our environmental movements can't 
move forward with this kind of base line.

   I have no particular influence within Vancouver's environmental movement, 
however I want to affect this one component of change: I want these groups 
to weigh the value of each member's opinion and motivation with respect to 
their personal activities with cars.

   Before I go I would like to remind any reader that Canada gets REALLY 
cold.  These groups have to define models that will work in an 
individualistic, affluent society at -25c.

   How do I do this?  Please help.

Robert.
604-440-0860

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