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(4,847 posts)on the environmental impact from dams like the aswan. We were to identify the problem and offer the solution. My solution was to decentralize utilities. at the time, I also argued the security factor in smaller grid systems. Also, different environments allow for different energy sources, such as wind, solar and wave.
Now, about our infrastructure. Of course, our infrastructure has taken a hit since our money has been funneled to private contractors to rebuild places we bombed, like iraq. And, I might add that some of those contractors have done a shitty job rebuilding their infrastructure, but still got paid. Little boots gave his wealthy friends the tax cut, which most have either sat on the money or shipped it out. That's because they are all really great, red, white and blue americans. Our power grid, bridges, highways and mass transportation all need an overhaul. And, we're talking major jobs here; but it won't happen as long as all focus is on WS and profit for the global corps over our own interest.