The world's population is growing beyond belief. And, it seems like with each new generation, more energy needs are required to keep us fed and entertained than ever before. Forget about food and water, our Ipads and other electronics are sucking down copious amounts of our precious natural resources to placate our insatiable needs.
Unfortunately, not enough people are asking these questions. In our cushy life, we all buy as much as money can afford. That means that if we can afford big cars, we buy them, with no regard of the cost to the planet. If we want to run hundred of light or heat and cool large, inefficient buildings, we'll do that too.
It is starting to become obvious that we cannot continue down this path much longer. If we do, it won't be long before we will start seeing drastically horrific weather patterns: droughts will sweep once-fertile fields, leaving hungry nations scrabbling for food where there once was plenty.
I know it sounds depressing, but unless we make some changes, it will only get much worse. Already, we can see the worsening hurricanes and tornados. How much worse will it have to get before we make the necessary changes?
It would be great if the global world leaders would sit up and take notice of the damage we causing. We spend so much time worrying about oil... but maybe we should be worrying about the damage the oil pollutants are causing in the atmosphere.
I am starting to believe that we will never seen our governments awaken to the danger. That leaves little people like you and I to make a change.
And we can do that in a variety of ways. Do you turn off the light when you leave the room? Is your house's insulation brought up to the latest standards?
These steps may seem anal, but if enough of us band together and do them, we can collectively change the world for better.
Unfortunately, not enough people are asking these questions. In our cushy life, we all buy as much as money can afford. That means that if we can afford big cars, we buy them, with no regard of the cost to the planet. If we want to run hundred of light or heat and cool large, inefficient buildings, we'll do that too.
It is starting to become obvious that we cannot continue down this path much longer. If we do, it won't be long before we will start seeing drastically horrific weather patterns: droughts will sweep once-fertile fields, leaving hungry nations scrabbling for food where there once was plenty.
I know it sounds depressing, but unless we make some changes, it will only get much worse. Already, we can see the worsening hurricanes and tornados. How much worse will it have to get before we make the necessary changes?
It would be great if the global world leaders would sit up and take notice of the damage we causing. We spend so much time worrying about oil... but maybe we should be worrying about the damage the oil pollutants are causing in the atmosphere.
I am starting to believe that we will never seen our governments awaken to the danger. That leaves little people like you and I to make a change.
And we can do that in a variety of ways. Do you turn off the light when you leave the room? Is your house's insulation brought up to the latest standards?
These steps may seem anal, but if enough of us band together and do them, we can collectively change the world for better.
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