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Environmental Conservatism: Conservatives & Conservation

Many people believe that conservatives aren't conservationists because they believe in free enterprise, when in fact, just the opposite is true. Conservatives believe that by spending less and promoting a free economy, businesses will be forced to develop green products and adopt green production methods due to a rising demand.
The Politics of Gas Prices
If higher prices don't curtail US gas consumption, shouldn't the US produce more domestic oil, drive down gas prices and create jobs? It might just sell more hybrids than the current crisis.
ConservAmerica.org -- Conservatives for Conservation!
This site is everything conservatives need to know about conservation. ConservAmerica's mission is to take the partisanship away from environmental politics and build a conservative constituency for its protection (they've figured out that when conservatives put their collective minds to something -- they get it done!).
"What is a Crunchy Conservative?" -- NPR
Check out this awesome book excerpt from Rod Dreher's book, "Crunchy Cons." If nothing else, Dreher proves it is OK to be pro-environment and still be a conservative. His unique brand of conservatism has sparked a movement and is appealing to more and more young conservatives across the country.
The U.S. Military

Thinking of Joining?U.S. Military 101Boot Camp BasicsMilitary SalariesTraining for the Navy
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