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+++ b/lib/rubygems/commands/environment_command.rb
@@ -21,6 +21,9 @@ class Gem::Commands::EnvironmentCommand < Gem::Command
def description # :nodoc:
<<-EOF
+The environment command lets you query rubygems for its configuration for
+use in shell scripts or as a debugging aid.
+
The RubyGems environment can be controlled through command line arguments,
gemrc files, environment variables and built-in defaults.