Economic Distancing = Eco Distancing

It is exciting to see a good portion of 40billion dollars working towards cleaner energy sources, more efficient energy usage and less polluting forms of mass transit. On the other hand the troubling aspect is that it's all being done out of sight or, certainly not "in the spotlight." The short film "The Story of Stuff" talks about economic distancing and that a major problem is that we are so far detached from where all of our stuff comes from we don't see how making it all is hurting our environment. I see this stimulus package as a similar let down for us, it's kind of a "don't worry about kids, we'll take care of it." This again just reiterates what the government already does in regards to environmental issues...expects very little of its people.
Why not create jobs through social/community work? People could be trained to then go out and educate and train Americans on living a more green and sustainable lifestyle. Why was this not on the docket? The benefits of such a program would far extend beyond those of just putting more electric buses on the road, who is gullible enough to think that just because it's there people will use it? People have to 1) know that these options are out there 2) know why it's important and 3) see and feel a connection with the effort.
Global climate change is something that is affecting every citizen on the planet, it is our common ground. Communities of PEOPLE need to take action not communities of GOVERNMENTS, this isn't a highly complicated economic crisis in which we are mere pawns, this is our planet, our lives and our futures and it is us that will make the difference.