Our modern industrial economy takes a mountain covered with trees, lakes, running streams and transforms it into a … - Edward Abbey

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We knew that you don't get to be world champions without a struggle.

Edward Abbey

Our modern industrial economy takes a mountain covered with trees, lakes, running streams and transforms it into a mountain of junk, garbage, slime pits, and debris.

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