Environment

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Robert Newman For Governor

Environmental matters have come to the forefront of our awareness. In this respect, one realizes there is
always a balance in nature to be considered. As one plant or animal increases in occurrence, another
may decrease; later, the reverse might be observed. At times, a natural phenomenon such as a drought,
rain, volcano, flood, etc., radically changes the milieu. This ebb and flow may be an entirely natural matter
entirely independent of man's activities. Sometimes the decisions and activities of humans alter the
environment. One must use good judgment by being aware of the long-term effects of any policy decision.

A respectable balance then exists between the alteration of the environment for economic movement and
maintenance of the natural state. If the environment is adversely changed, people may not be able to
remain healthy and productive; if the environment is not used to the advantage of humans, humans are
without employment and even a means of survival. The balance needs to be respected from both
perspectives.

Related to the environment and niche/habitat of humans, the matter of availability of water must again be
kept in balance. People need water to survive: where "water flows, food grows." Agriculture in California
must be protected.

Note: I am doing my part to counteract the global warming issue.

I recycle vegetable oil collected from restaurant cookers and use this oil for fuel in farm equipment. This
recycled vegetable oil does not pollute our environment.

I collect rainwater runoff from various buildings and structures on the farm, put a drop of vegetable oil on
the top of the water (a mosquito cap) and store it in 50 gallon drums. Later it is used to water the more
than 500 trees and shrubs planted on the farm.

There is a windmill erected on the farm for aesthetic purposes. There are 250 square feet of solar panels
to heat water. On the farm, recycling of copper, brass, aluminum, and steel have long been a way of life.
For the last few years we have been recycling plastic, glass, and cardboard.

There is an emphasis, here on our farm, to be frugal, practical, and inventive. Since these principles are
part of my very fiber, they most certainly will be applied to my office as your governor. My emphasis is to
save taxpayer money, cut expenses to the bone and be ever increasingly more efficient.