More Is Not Better

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Rising CO2 levels have accelerated pine tree and other plant growth.

Though philosophers have revealed it for centuries, this modern-day Thoreau rediscovered that . . .

MOTHER gets thousands of letters every year, many of which are published in the pages set aside for that purpose, and all of which are read and appreciated by our entire editorial staff. But the one that follows struck such a sympathetic chord with our editors that we decided to give it a special treatment.

Dear MOTHER,

I sit here in front of our fireplace with my kerosene lamp, knowing I need to write to you.

It’s very seldom we ever get to read THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS anymore, but every once in a while I do get to the library and see the latest copy.

  • Published on May 1, 1985
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