Tomorrow is 24 Hours of Reality, an event that I find extremely important for others to participate in. It will address global climate change, an inconvenient truth that is taking place across the globe. This event will be airing in 24 different time zones, 13 languages, and will last 24 hours. I think it's important to watch this short film before you continue reading, to ensure the understanding of the event and what it's purpose is.
This video was actually shown to me by my father--a man who is on a mission to save the world (and is also obsessed with hybrid cars, recycling, LED light bulbs, and vegetarianism). Although many would argue that he will have virtually no impact on a world full of gas-guzzling Hummers, they are wrong. The purpose of this day is to inform the public about HOW to make a difference: joining together to shrink our carbon footprint by everyone doing their part. They're not saying everyone should sell their cars or never turn on a light switch again. The event is promoting small alterations in each person's daily routines across the globe, removing an immense about of greenhouse gas emissions and reducing the carbon footprint. Sounds super simple, right? This straightforward strategy has had some trouble catching on, especially in the United States of America.
The U.S. is the second largest contributing country to the world's carbon dioxide emissions. Although we are a very large country with many inhabitants, we are a very wealthy and advanced one as well. Why can we not adapt our relatively care-free lifestyles for the benefit of the world and our futures?American's are supporters of efficient and economically appealing investments--such as buying a hybrid car. LED lightbulbs are also a great buy. Although they are slightly more expensive than other types of light bulbs, they last up to 50,000 hours (42 times longer than incandescent light bulbs).
There are countless pieces of technology that should appeal to the American population, but global climate change is still a challenge we are struggling to conquer. Is the reason we cannot seem to make a change in our carbon footprint the lack of caring? Our reluctance to change? Our American tendency to focus on the individual effects versus the big picture? Or are none of these possibilities correct?
Don't forget to tune in Wednesday, September 14th at 9pm!
Here's the link to the website: http://climaterealityproject.org/the-event/
Donna, thank you so much for making this post! I also feel that it is extremely important for more people to step up and start taking care of the environment. This is the only Earth we have, and as humans, it is our responsibility to take care of it and maintain it for all other species and generations to come. I tuned into 24 Hours of Reality last week (thanks to you!), and I was very moved by the event. It is amazing to see that the whole world really can come together to make a difference. Eight million people tuned into the event, and while I think this is a great accomplishment, we still have a ways to go before everyone is truly environmentally conscious and global warming denial is finally eradicated.
You made an important point that many people think that individually, he or she has no impact on the environment, or the world for that matter. However, this notion could not be more wrong. We saw through 24 Hours of Reality that people across the globe can come together to send a message. I hope more people can realize that they too, can make a difference if they hop on board and spread the message as well!
Donna, thank you so much for making this post! I also feel that it is extremely important for more people to step up and start taking care of the environment. This is the only Earth we have, and as humans, it is our responsibility to take care of it and maintain it for all other species and generations to come. I tuned into 24 Hours of Reality last week (thanks to you!), and I was very moved by the event. It is amazing to see that the whole world really can come together to make a difference. Eight million people tuned into the event, and while I think this is a great accomplishment, we still have a ways to go before everyone is truly environmentally conscious and global warming denial is finally eradicated.
ReplyDeleteYou made an important point that many people think that individually, he or she has no impact on the environment, or the world for that matter. However, this notion could not be more wrong. We saw through 24 Hours of Reality that people across the globe can come together to send a message. I hope more people can realize that they too, can make a difference if they hop on board and spread the message as well!