We Love the Earth

A wise man by the name of David Andrew Burd once said:

"We love the Earth, it is our planet
We love the Earth, it is our home"

I think most people would agree that they do love the Earth if the question was imposed upon them. How could someone not love something so crucial for our everyday life? The Earth has shown us love for a very long time. It provides our air, food, water, shelter, and so much more. These are all things we often take for granted. Many - including myself - forget how lucky we really are to live on such a beautiful planet that does so much for us. There is an issue brought about by this ignorance, however. Over time humans have taken advantage of this planet thinking only for themselves. This has resulted in the climate getting warmer, forests being burned down, and pollution being commonplace. Our actions as a species don't only affect us. They affect all other life on Earth as well, and we do not have the right to ruin the lives of other inhabitants. It may seem like an impossible problem to solve, but that's not true. We do, however, need to each do our best and spread the word if we want to make a difference. Here are some small things I would encourage you all to do that will help. 

1. Sort your trash! It's not hard to take a few extra seconds to recycle and compost
2. Use alternate transportation. Cars are a major culprit of causing pollution so consider walking or biking!
3. Use reusable bags, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Avoid plastic versions
4. Have a garden to grow your own food
5. Spread the word! The more people know how they can help, the bigger the difference!

It's about time we take responsibility for our actions and do our part to make the world a better place for all life on Earth. Please encourage anyone you know to do their part as its the little things that make all the difference.

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