Overview: Good Oak By Aldo Leopold

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When one is not sure of where their energy is coming from or how it is getting to them, it opens many dangers to one’s livelihood. Aldo Leopold discusses these issues in his essay, Good Oak, as well as suggesting solutions to prevent them and improve the environment of the earth in the process. Without energy, a person cannot sustain his or herself for very long, so they must acquire it from somewhere. In addition to acquiring enough energy to keep themselves going, people in today’s society also have an obligation to control their use of energy, preferably making sure not to use more than is necessary to sustain them. A person who does not fully control the sources of their energy should be aware of two things, where their energy is coming

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