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Old 07-31-2007, 10:38 PM
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Default Re: China overtakes US-biggest CO2 emitter

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Originally Posted by innergwave View Post
Boycott Wal-mart
Some people do. But that won't really work - other than to *try* to send a message (which won't be received).
Even if Wal-mart went bankrupt from a worldwide boycott, the problem is that the mechanisms are well in place now to produce dam* near everything cheaply (and in China). And Wal-mart competitors are quite willing to take up the role as the new poster-boy. Target, K-Mart, Sears - you name 'em - they're ALL doing it now to stay alive.
It's difficult to buy ANYTHING (other than *some* electronic devices) that isn't made in China.
There needs to be much stronger action than Wal-mart avoidance. This problem is epidemic in many, if not most companies today.

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