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Found It Folks!: Solutionary Rail

Finally.   I received a copy of "Solutionary Rail: A people-powered campaign to electrify America's railroads and open corridors to a clean energy future." Take a look at their website.

http://www.solutionaryrail.org

A large group of people have researched and written about almost everything that I have.  It's by Bill Moyer.  Based on the introduction by Bill Mckibben and the table of contents, he's come to the same conclusions that I have.

I just started reading, skimming, and scanning the book this evening while my friend Scarlet O'Hara does her taxes.  A special thanks to IHOP for being a home for the studious.  Scarlett got us a table next to the plug.

Below are a few of the Chapters and bullet points. 

"Chapter 2 - Rail Electrification's Many Advantages

Rail's Efficiency Advantages
Leveraging Rail Electrification to Grow Renewable Energy

Electrification Reduces Air Pollution and Highway Deaths

Chapter 3 - Restoring A Balanced Transportation System

Attracting Freight to Rail Through Reinvestment

Restoring Passenger Rail

Chapter 4 - How to Make Solutionary Rail Happen

Making Labor a Full Partner
Agriculture's Vital Interest in Rail Capacity

Solutionary Rail is People Powered: How You Can Take Action

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