Global Warming

There is no doubt global warming is beginning to affect the earth. Mountain Glaciers are melting rapidly. The ice on the arctic is breaking up. Thunder and lightning have begun to appear in weather formations further north then they ever have before, spooking the caribou, who have never experienced such weather in their evolutionary history.

And it seems now that the politics are such that this country will not do anything to help counter global warmings effects until we face an ecological catastrophe. Our personal lives seem to be too important to care about what effect our actions have on the long term health of the plant.

But I can do something. "Be the change you want to see in the world" is what Ghandi said. I plan to continue to leave my truck in the garage most of the time. I will continue to ride the bus, or my bicycle, or walk, throughout the week. In so doing I will benefit, in greater health, in more peace of mind.

This is a responsible action, for someone who cares about this earth that is my home, and who cares about our country. My actions result in less vehicle emissions, and therefore contribute less to global warming. If more people left their cars at home, we could reduce or eliminate our dependancy on mideast oil, and consequently decrease the risks America face by trying to maintain stability in that part of the world.

Everbody else can line the highways with their personal boxes on wheels, heaters blazing. I will sit in the cold, hot chocolate in hand, and watch the colors of the sunrise while I wait for the bus.