"Peace and the environment are intimately related. As the integrity of our natural systems erodes, resources necessary for survival become scarce. Land, water, minerals, and fossil fuels will be the battlegrounds of the twenty-first century. Already, communities everywhere are struggling with competing interests over short-term economic benefits versus the long-term sustainability of natural resources."

"As we treat the Earth, so we treat each other. A culture of peace is a state of mind that values partnership and respect. We must approach the Earth in the same way. When we seek to dominate the natural environment, or take what we want without regard for the consequences or without respect for the living processes by which those resources are available, we destroy the peace of the whole sacred web of life, of which we are but a small part."

This inspiring writing is from The Peace Book by Louise Diamond. See more about her dynamic work at www.thepeacecompany.com.

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Environmental Center of Central Oregon
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