Everywhere we turn, we are reminded of the global warming crisis and its effects, endangered species from polar bears to plants, weather disasters of greater magnitude, industries suffering for lack of snow or water, rising health issues from ozone pollution and etc.
Yet, we question if global warming is real. Scientists say yes, politicians say, at best, maybe.
In truth, the earth has been cycling hot to cold for millennia, but this is the first cycle of warming that humankind has had the capacity to influence with usage of fossil fuels. No one really knows what will happen. However, doing nothing should not be an option.
The good news is that the creativity of mankind to meet this challenge has begun. We've all started to subscribe to the mantra of reuse, recycle, renew and conserve.
It's become a Wall Street mantra for nearly every marketing campaign in America. Web sites, such as
www.earthday.org and newsletters like [email protected], abound to help us do our part, to call us to action.
Can we expect a quick fix from science? It's highly unlikely.
But we each have the capacity to do our part, no matter how small it may seem. Globally, we can support organizations working to protect and educate.
Nationally, we can request our government representatives take real action for new energy sources that are renewable. Regionally, we can participate in conservation activities, especially with water and electricity.
Personally, we can take a serious look at our daily activities both at home and in our workplace. We can change our driving habits, use public transportation, carpool and buy vehicles that get more miles per gallon to reduce the effects of fossil fuel pollution.
We can set up a recycling program at work. We can choose not to use paper or plastic. We can reuse our water bottles.
Ecological, or green, living is a life philosophy. It is an all-encompassing awareness of earth and its processes.
Such a way of life requires a consideration of the consequences of each choice made and the affect it will have on the environment and all living things. By choosing to minimize our ecological footprints, the extent to which we create an environmental impact, we can hope to preserve the earth for future generations of human beings and other life.
For more information, call (760) 295-3586 or visit www.askjosephine.com.
Yet, we question if global warming is real. Scientists say yes, politicians say, at best, maybe.
In truth, the earth has been cycling hot to cold for millennia, but this is the first cycle of warming that humankind has had the capacity to influence with usage of fossil fuels. No one really knows what will happen. However, doing nothing should not be an option.
The good news is that the creativity of mankind to meet this challenge has begun. We've all started to subscribe to the mantra of reuse, recycle, renew and conserve.
It's become a Wall Street mantra for nearly every marketing campaign in America. Web sites, such as
www.earthday.org and newsletters like [email protected], abound to help us do our part, to call us to action.
Can we expect a quick fix from science? It's highly unlikely.
But we each have the capacity to do our part, no matter how small it may seem. Globally, we can support organizations working to protect and educate.
Nationally, we can request our government representatives take real action for new energy sources that are renewable. Regionally, we can participate in conservation activities, especially with water and electricity.
Personally, we can take a serious look at our daily activities both at home and in our workplace. We can change our driving habits, use public transportation, carpool and buy vehicles that get more miles per gallon to reduce the effects of fossil fuel pollution.
We can set up a recycling program at work. We can choose not to use paper or plastic. We can reuse our water bottles.
Ecological, or green, living is a life philosophy. It is an all-encompassing awareness of earth and its processes.
Such a way of life requires a consideration of the consequences of each choice made and the affect it will have on the environment and all living things. By choosing to minimize our ecological footprints, the extent to which we create an environmental impact, we can hope to preserve the earth for future generations of human beings and other life.
For more information, call (760) 295-3586 or visit www.askjosephine.com.