We had a great 4^th of July this year – the best I can remember. We swam in the pool at Prestonwood Country Club for hours and then enjoyed a delicious BBQ dinner while listening to a men’s choir sing patriotic songs. Afterwards we reclined on the golf course lawn to watch an amazing fireworks display. One of the neatest moments of the evening came when former Marines and other servicemen stood up for special recognition.  As we honored these veterans, it occurred to me that I owe the life I enjoy today in part to them.  Few in my generation can relate to the struggles and sacrifices they must have endured to preserve our freedom. I am humbled by the bravery of these patriots.

I don’t personally know anyone actively serving in the military today, but I do know a group of brave leaders who are fighting for America in their own way.  These entrepreneurs are working to protect us from a new kind of threat: diminishing resources. I’m not just talking about wildlife, but vital, life-sustaining substances like air, water and land.  I call these servant leaders ecopreneurs, but what they are saving is so much more than the environment.

Wow, only one day after I publish and distribute my open letter to Al Gore, I get a response!  :)  Click here for Gore's exclusive interview with CNN.  

I try to read news from all sources to maintain a fair and balanced (no pun intended) view of life.  After reading about "scandal", "corruption" and "conspiracy" - most of it coming from conservative bloggers - I have to admit even I had my doubts. At first blush, the two scientists' stolen emails (some up to ten years old, and all taken out of context) appear to compromise the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, which states that the "warming of the climate system is unequivocal" and "most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations."