Hi Pat, you’ve hit a crucial point about the need for strong government regulation. Without that, the playing field stays uneven, and any individual or business trying to minimize their footprint is left vulnerable. It's a harsh truth: voluntary action only goes so far when the system still rewards excess. International cooperation is key, too — if one region steps up but another doubles down on harmful practices, the gains are quickly erased.

The sense of "freedumb," as you put it, is a real barrier. But without systemic and individual efforts working together, we'll keep spinning in circles.

Southern winds from Patagonia,

Ricky