Earth Hour- You Have The Power To Change The World

No matter where you come from or where your headed, I truly believe that every living person on the planet has the ability to change the world. I came across this interesting article paying tribute to Mother Earth. Earth Hour, which is held on March 23 from 8:30 to 9:30pm was the biggest citizens-mobilzation event the world has ever seen. With events in 7,000 cities and town across more than 150 countries, as well as trending topics on Twitter, Sina Weibo, Facebook and other social networks, a wave of real-life and digital celebrations undulating around the globe.  Earth Hour has led to legislations in the Russian parliament to better protect the countr's seas from oil pollution. Austrailian Prime Minister Julia Gillard used the occasion of Earth Hour od Earth Hour  to announce her commitment to her commitment to establishing a carbon pricing system. And Earth Hour is the inspiration behind reforestation projects in Africa, such as the newely-announced Earth Hour forest in Uganda where 2,700 hectares of degraded land have been secured for reforestation. Individuals took major Earth Hour action, by daring the world to save the planet in the 1 Will If You Will campaign. The pledged actions ranging from going  paperless to cycling to work, eating local to turning their heating down. Every action counts. People around the world gathered again- from Rio de Janerio to Beijing, from Rome to San Francisco, from Delhi to London-to show they cared about the planet and our our future on it. Lets take this moment to recognize we are all brothers and sisters and if we come together for the common good of our planet the future for our kids can be as bright as be, but we must remember change starts with who we see in the mirror, so with that being said, you have the power to change the world.

Earth Day Edition- New York Fracking

In the New York Metro Newspaper this morning,  I read that there is growing concern  over fracking,  which grassroots organization have been fighting for more than four years now. It's  a dangerous method of drilling for natural gas that involves injection millions of gallons of fresh water mixed with toxic chemicals and sand underground to break open shale rock formations that contain gas. This is very problematic for many New Yorker's who depend on the reservoirs for drinking water and basic necessities of life. Many organizers  say that fracking is disastrous for the climate as well, because it releases methane,a potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere.  Concerns citizens have been assembling in town halls, rallied in the capitol petitioned door to door, lobbied their legislators and called Gov. Andrew  Cuomo to put a stop to it. The grassroots moment has pushed the issue ts bay, advocating for better and safer ways of explore our environment, thereby protecting the public health and environment of New York. Most powerful corporation along with Andrew Cuomo have spend millions to convince the public that fracking is safe. Guomo has repeated that science will play a role in determining whether or not to allow fracking in New York, which he states he will listen to the countless medical experts, scientist  and health organizations  for assessments. Organizers are displeased that the current delays are taking so long, but is positive that the eventually it will reveal the promising truth. More needs to be done,  Instead of sacrificing our precious clean water, air and land for short term gains, there must be another way?  In the celebration of Earth Day, we must realize that we control the our own destiny, we have the key to open the doors,  for what we do now, has an impact on our future. For many who feels that drilling is not a major problem,  natural gas is harmful and releases toxins into the atmosphere, imagine the impact that it  will take on  our bodies. Its up to us to educate ourselves as well as continue to push corporation to come with alternate means of green energy. Otherwise we will be on the verge of extintion Happy Earth Day Everyone!!! Remember change starts with you.