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Protecting the Oceans Doesn’t Start With ‘Us’
Saving the oceans is a BIG project! Like any BIG project it can be overwhelming. What it needs is a plan and an owner, right?
By Judey Kalchik 5 years ago in Earth
The Twilight Zone
ocean [ˈōSHən] NOUN 1. a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically. "the Atlantic Ocean"
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden5 years ago in Earth
Take a Seat
A prevailing conviction exists that reducing the carbon-footprint of an individual can substantially mitigate the effects of climate forcing emissions. And while it may hold merit if worldwide adoption of these behaviors were achieved, it fundamentally disregards the reticent mind of individuals and the commanding forces that inform decisions. I would like to challenge this belief and present what I think is a more effective way to save our oceans.
By Joan Manuel Madera Baez5 years ago in Earth
"ELEMENTAL"
An ocean has a voice... I remember the childhood dreams I had of swimming in a lavender sea or flying in an emerald sky and letting go of all inhibitions and fears and the well that carried all of my tears has dried out and the past will forever be forgotten...forsaken souls now free to roam Elysium, fountains of youth spring ambrosial nectar and the air so pure when we breathe the taste of immortality enters our lungs...my heart is broken watching those appointed as guardians to protect nature contaminate our most precious elements and endanger species once abundant roaming rampant now scarcely tread shallow waters....and the machines who now take the place of many men without thought, without feeling destroy and have no remorse for Sea's Creatures and all creation but only the mind of man can create such things and as we abuse our power and live as if there are no consequences for polluting our oceans and tampering with our atmosphere we are forgetting to give appraise! We are forgetting to show mercy the glory of life is to admire the view that your Higher Power allows your limited eyes to see...and be grateful that everything is aligned and in proper proportions with no mistakes we were created with love's image and my "ideal", me at my peak of potential is given a mission to serve nature first and then all creations and protect that which is sacred and subdue "hatred" to open the eyes of those blind to their actions...."THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO"... So when I see someone littering I approach them and let them know that "this is our castle"!!! The world we live in is our secret garden and what we plant will grow and what good is a plant contaminated with rotten seeds? ...The human mind can easily be swayed or shaken and in the comfort of a good friend you will never be steered out of your original path. And to those who don't know, a good friend will be as a teacher and show you rather then tell you the right way to live. So what I am doing to make this world a better and cleaner place and protect our oceans from any more harm is spread my wisdom and knowledge from one person to the next and as each one teaches one the more our consciousness will grow and the cleaner our world and our oceans will be...but to the powers that be which I have no control over... I use this "jewel" as my stronghold which is : ", Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference"...We as a people must know our limits but at the same time shoot for the MOON! Cause even if we miss we will still be amongst the "stars"...so with that being said I will continue to show through my actions and not by mere words how appreciating nature and admiring the beauty of the miraculous mysterious mystical and enigmatic "ocean" and all of earth's wonderful creation in that matter allows others blessed to be in the presence of such praise and remarkable stature to be thankful. Thankful to be given life, given hope, given an opportunity to make our world a better place and keep our oceans safe and clean cause being that "life", our first living organism came from the ocean it deserves...I mean "she" deserves phenomenal realization and declaration because blood may be thicker then water, but you need water to live! And the praise our oceans deserve have been non-existent for centuries!!! And if you want to continue living in a "wonderful world" start taking CARE of her... And it starts with "YOU"
By St.15 years ago in Earth
Healing Our Mother Earth !!
A carbon footprint is the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted by a person, group, product or event. It is also a crucial component of the Ecological Footprint.
By M V Ramarao5 years ago in Earth
Save The Chubby Unicorns
Over the years I've heard more and more about how the pollution on this planet has gotten out of control. You see recycle bins popping up near everywhere next to trash cans. Businesses and schools proudly claim to be "going green" and I've been left to ask myself how I can help. What is it I can do?
By L. M. Williams5 years ago in Earth
Mighty Humpback Whales
As sailors it’s normal to be sat around a bamboo table, flip-flops left at the door, sharing our adventures with complete strangers. The beachfront bar grapevine is an abundant source of local information; usually fascinating, sometimes hilarious and too often dodgy. Among my catalogue of collected useless information is the top 5 do-not-go-to-unless-you-wanna-die launderettes in Australia. I can also bet that the world’s smallest restaurant chairs are the kiddy-sized, brightly-coloured plastic sets in the streets of Vietnam. I am 6 feet tall.
By Jo Yeste5 years ago in Earth
There is no 2.0 Earth!
Reduce, Reuse and Save Money! Everyone knows about reducing their single use plastic items, just like they know to wash and reuse them if they are still in good condition. This is especially true for plastic bags from stores and plastic silverware. I usually reuse my grocery bags as thrash can bags if there is no hole in the bottom. The holes for the opening and the handles don’t count!
By Sylvie Gagné5 years ago in Earth
How a Monster Storm Helped Predict Climate Change
MITCHELL HARLEY doesn’t believe in monsters. But on arriving in the office on a crisp Monday morning in May 2016, what he saw made his hair stand on end — a monster of a storm was on its way.
By Wilson da Silva5 years ago in Earth
Mother Earth
If every capable human being from one side of the earth to the other, made a conscious effort to come up with an idea-plan to help clean and purify our planet, Mother Earth would be helped tremendously.
By Brenda Lee Lord-Hinger5 years ago in Earth
The Body Connection
I didn’t start off my life being a good steward towards the earth. My family did I suppose, the bare minimum, in part due to the education on recycling we received in elementary school. We had our own garden in the summer, more out of the traditional habits of the offspring of generational farmers, than out of a desire to deepen our connection to the earth and, not littering was just basic manners.
By Jennifer Loree5 years ago in Earth
NIBI
What can we do for our Mother Earth? Share the experience of what I and others have learned from family and friends. Share tips and techniques that are easy ideas to follow. Take the time teaching others to care for Mother Earth today and always.
By Denise E Lindquist5 years ago in Earth