Environment

 Environmental Awareness

Sometimes it’s hard to see earth’s true beauty underneath all of the trash and debris covering its surface.  Landfills and pollution are the major contributors to this problem.  New stations around the world report the effects of global warming.  Many of us wonder what this means.   For me it’s a reminder that the resources we have won’t always be around.  Not only are our resources in jeopardy, but so are some of the beloved animals that we share this earth with.  Landing clearing and increased population are factors in the destruction of their habitat.  It is time for societies worldwide to pay attention to the damage we are causing.  Granted there have been major advances in environmental precautions.  The current trend has everyone is going green, there are electric cars, solar lighting and major recycling efforts.  There’s definitely a sense of urgency to save the environment, people are finally taking a stand and making an effort to change.   In my own home, I struggle with every day decisions on how to do my part in reserving earth’s beauty.  After grocery shopping I decline the plastic bags whenever possible.  I battle with the decision of buying paper plates and garbage bags; the guilt is overwhelming when I do give in to these seemingly small pleasures.  Yet I feel that the bigger picture reveals that even something as small as the household goods that I can’t always refuse will someday be detrimental to our environment.

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