Have you heard about the extremely high temperatures in the US? I'm guessing that most people thought that it'd be a cold day in hell when that happened, non? Sounds inhuman to me.
In my mind, this kind of weather is indicative of the climate crisis. I have this gut feeling that it's just going to get worse and that brings about a feeling that I can do little about it. I try to live my life without leaving a huge carbon footprint and am looking for more ways to do my part. However, I also get the feeling that whatever I contribute to "the cause" is outweighed by the others that don't. That's what really pisses me off about the whole buying of carbon credits thing. I mean, I make sacrifices so some idiot can feel good about not doing his part? That's just not acceptable to me.
Hmmm. This gets me thinking about Live Earth again...
I don't want you to think that my main purpose is harping on about Live Earth, but I read this article and thought I'd share it. As the event fast approaches, there seems to be more of this type of commentary. Yesterday, I heard that it will be broadcast in Canada on six channels - three music channels, an entertainment channel, the sports channel and CTV, which one of the three major channels in this country. Sounds a bit like overkill to me...
It's great that the message is getting out there but do we really think that all young people will be watching it to increase their knowledge of climate change? Or are would they be watching to see their favourite artists? I know that when I was young and uninformed, I watched LiveAid to see the performers. Anyway, I've said my peace on this event. The article has some interesting points. I'd love to hear what you have to say.
In the meantime, I hope that you'll all have an opportunity to go out and enjoy yourself. It's not too difficult to think of things that are both fun and that doesn't contribute to the climate crisis. Not only will you have an opportunity to "join the cause" as well as feel like you are contributing to something bigger. It just takes a little planning and you can do it!
Thank you everyone! Have a great weekend!
In my mind, this kind of weather is indicative of the climate crisis. I have this gut feeling that it's just going to get worse and that brings about a feeling that I can do little about it. I try to live my life without leaving a huge carbon footprint and am looking for more ways to do my part. However, I also get the feeling that whatever I contribute to "the cause" is outweighed by the others that don't. That's what really pisses me off about the whole buying of carbon credits thing. I mean, I make sacrifices so some idiot can feel good about not doing his part? That's just not acceptable to me.
Hmmm. This gets me thinking about Live Earth again...
I don't want you to think that my main purpose is harping on about Live Earth, but I read this article and thought I'd share it. As the event fast approaches, there seems to be more of this type of commentary. Yesterday, I heard that it will be broadcast in Canada on six channels - three music channels, an entertainment channel, the sports channel and CTV, which one of the three major channels in this country. Sounds a bit like overkill to me...
It's great that the message is getting out there but do we really think that all young people will be watching it to increase their knowledge of climate change? Or are would they be watching to see their favourite artists? I know that when I was young and uninformed, I watched LiveAid to see the performers. Anyway, I've said my peace on this event. The article has some interesting points. I'd love to hear what you have to say.
In the meantime, I hope that you'll all have an opportunity to go out and enjoy yourself. It's not too difficult to think of things that are both fun and that doesn't contribute to the climate crisis. Not only will you have an opportunity to "join the cause" as well as feel like you are contributing to something bigger. It just takes a little planning and you can do it!
Thank you everyone! Have a great weekend!
3 Comments:
i think buyig carbon credit thing is just not right. if there were two countries, one of them, say country A, released more CO2 than the other and bought the credit from the other, so country A would not be against regulation? but i think the amount of CO2 on earth would not be less that before, in fact, i think it gets back to where it started. i don't think this would happen in everywhere in the world. but i think it's not a good idea for solving gobal warming problem.
Here where I live, it's quite cool down here in the South Bay, thank goodness... But driving back to see my folks this past weekend, that area is a scorcher, but still, not as bad as other areas like Palm Springs... it was 112!
I need to build myself an igloo. As if that will last! Stay cool Lola!
I don't know who anonymous is however, I have removed the comment. It looks like it was spam but also spewed some pretty nasty comments about people. I don't support that kind of racially ignorant slurring and thus will not stand for it on my blog.
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