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As members of a social concerns committee of an interfaith
organization we wish to comment on the need for (1) greater public
awareness of and knowledge about California's Climate Change Plan
and (2) greater public involvement with reducing greenhouse gas
emissions.
 
Faith communities and civic organizations such as Rotary Clubs
could be very effective in creating public awareness and helping
the public become better informed.  They could aim first at their
own members.  They could also sponsor forums with invited
speakers.  They can also prod their larger organizations at the
county, state and national levels.  They could petition their
local city government to adopt resolutions aimed at higher
governmental levels and at their own residents and businesses.
 
To stimulate greater public involvement in reducing emissions and
conserving energy religious and civic groups could urge people to
have a strong sense of responsibility about recycling and disposal
of harmful materials.  These groups could disseminate information
about conserving water and energy and help people become more
mindful of conservation practices.  They could prompt local
governments to find means to give commendation to good citizenship
and also create ordinances with penalties for bad behavior.