An appeal to Lowe's

This past week residents of Lynn and Salem, Ma received a petition from Lowe's to sign what the Development thinks is a good solution for Lynn, Salem and the environment by creating a green building and investing in traffic flow.  First I'ld like to say the petition seems not fair (maybe illegal) since Lowe's did not mention they are planning on tearing away the woods and wetlands :(

Believe what you will, but a green building cannot replace nature.   It will be a tragedy to nature and a non-profit outdoor space if these pristine woods and wetlands are lost forever.  Pouring a 'green' foundation wall on a wetland and torn down wooded area is not being very 'green' to the environment.  Making a 'cool green roof' on a building can not justify to replace the life of the rooted natural grounds which grow trees and beautiful flora as a habitat for birds and animals.  A high-efficient HVAC building system can not replace the quality outdoor air people have to breath without adding more traffic pollution.  Creating a building to replace a habitat?... where will all the animals go?

How can this project help traffic congestion?  Traffic is almost dense and how will it really help if it is simply doubled by the developments of Super Wal-mart and Lowe's?  I am not sure how many jobs these developments will create.  Or how many jobs will be lost and transferred from surrounding slow businesses once these stores open?   I am not sure why these corporations can not find another site which will not have a negative impact on the community and the environment. 

Peace.

Here is what was sent to residents...