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Self-Sufficiency
When I was young, my sisters and I spent the majority of our time outside. My momma had a small farm consisting of chickens, ducks, horses, and a number of rescue dogs and cats. She also kept up a garden every year. She passed down the care of chickens for food, and canning, and chopping wood for the winter. I learned a lot from her, and continue her legacy for self-sufficient living. I believe this is the key to saving our planet from carbon waste.
By Beck NachoFries5 years ago in Earth
Save The Whales!
"Save the whales! Save the whales! Stop using water! Honk to save the whales!" The chanting continued as I tried to enjoy my arts and crafts indoors. Drawn to the point of irritation I went to the front door and peered out to see my little sister marching in wide circles around the front lawn with a hand written sign in the drunken scrawl that can only belong to an eight-year-old. In true picketing fashion, her little construction paper sign is haphazardly taped to a ruler and she's pumping her little arms up and down, shaking her sign at any car that drives past our corner house.
By L. M. Williams5 years ago in Earth
Good morning, Nature
A heavy marine layer off the Pacific Ocean hung low over the mountains like a gray, wet blanket as I let myself out of the house and started my morning fitness walk around the park. Dawn, or at least the gradual fading of the night was breaking, birds were singing, and the large owls which keep me awake at night had finally quieted down. The air was cool with a slight dampness to it, and it was a perfect time to be with nature before the sounds of traffic and people rushing; lord knows where interrupts my commune with nature.
By Jack Dietz5 years ago in Earth
From Beginners to Veterans, Ride the Conservation Wave
Back in 1970, Gary Anderson won a logo contest and for the past half century the Mobis Workflow arrows have been synonymous with recycling and conservation (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse). The first thing anyone should do is get one of these plastic cans or something with this symbol and put it in the kitchen, bathroom, and where ever you will see it. It's easy relatively inexpensive and will get the ball rolling. You will start to make small changes that will add up in the long run to save our water and our land. It helps me every day. This jogs my awareness for how much waste I am personally responsible for creating. It is an awesome way to start. Thank you Mr. Anderson for kick starting the revolution of consciousness and conservation habits.
By Holly Yandle5 years ago in Earth
Let's Save The Oceans And The World With A Little Change.
America is a land of abundance. We are approximately thirteen percent of the population of the planet and leave behind twenty-five percent of the world's carbon footprint through rampant and out-of-control consumerism. For years, in America, we have lived by the motto that “bigger is better. But, is it really better or just a sign of success and wanton recklessness. While there might not be “tons” that we can all do as individuals, there are many small things that can be done by all of us that would help in every area. Some of those things are as small as changing what we buy, how we buy it, what we drive, what we worship, and generally, just thinking before we act. If we stop treating the world as if it will forever exist in this abundant fashion then perhaps we’ll reverse the damages that have been done to our world, specifically our oceans. Here are a couple of things that I'm trying to do as my part of helping with this problem.
By Jason Ray Morton 5 years ago in Earth
Peaceful Predator
There are many misconceptions when it comes to the great white shark. These majestic creatures come from a line of species that have been around for millions of years. There's a reason they've been traveling the Earth's waters for that long as they are great survivors and able to adapt to damn near any environment.
By Ace Howell5 years ago in Earth
The Need for Nuance in Sustainability Rhetoric
I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019. On this particular trail, most thru-hikers don't carry hard-sided reusable water bottles or hydration bladders. I have tried both at various points in my hiking career, and neither the weight nor the irritation, respectively, were worth the hassle. Instead, most of us carry the kind of high-end plastic bottles of fancy water that you can buy for $2 at the grocery store in the beverage aisle—you know, the kind of bottle that every self-respecting person tries to shy away from nowadays.
By Sarahmarie Specht-Bird5 years ago in Earth
