only one day?

its earth day. back in elementary school that meant that we heard about recycling and went out an picked up litter on the playground and in nearby neighborhoods. today we cant focus on one or two things. the state of the planet is fucked.

the Chesapeake is still unhealthy. VA and MD governments have drastically reduced the number of crab that can be harvested. fish harvests are more restricted too.

global temps are on the rise. flood and drought are becoming more the norm and less the exception.

development continues to infringe on wild areas.

Egypt and Haiti recently were the hosts to food riots. many areas of the world are unable to produce and adequate amount of food for their populations. the US has seen fit to divert food production to ethanol production which only makes the problem worse and does very little to help the fuel situation.

the arctic ice cap is melting faster and faster and most of us will see summers free of arctic ice.

sensitive species the world over are pushed to the brink and past as the climate, development, and pollution eliminate their niches.

the point is not to depress. its to bring attention to a cause. you can help. i can help. we need to help. its not just to get a warm fuzzy. its to make sure that this planet can be a nice home to our kids and grandkids.

you can do something. buy a more fuel efficient car. recycle everything. ride a bike or walk, its good for your health too. turn your t-stat up a couple degrees in summer and down a couple in winter. eat less meat. go electronic, you can save postage and trees by corresponding, paying bills, and doing banking online. plant a tree.

you dont need to drastically change your life to make a difference. take a step. then another. every little thing helps. once you find out how easy it is maybe youll start doing more and more. then youll start to badger your friends and family to get in on it.

think about it. its worth it. nothing could be more worth it.

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