Thursday, May 1, 2014
If We Each Did Our Part...
In class we have been discussing how there are little things that everyone can do within their lives to help combat the problem of global warming, but how that is simply not enough. I fully agree with this statement, but what if everyone did this? What would happen if everyone got solar panels on their house, and if everyone recycled, and if everyone used a reusable water bottles, and if everyone changed their light bulbs? The little things add up. If everyone bought more fuel efficient cars and bought locally grown food would that make a difference? I truly believe that if we can get everyone on board to do only the little things we will see a big change. The United States is a nation of 300 million people. If all of these people changed their ways and focused on how their actions have direct and immediate outcomes, we would be combating the problem on global climate disruption. The little actions are obviously not a solution, but they could be a step in the right direction. What do you guys think? If everyone did the little things would it add up?
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In a word, yes. In two words, fuck yes. We cannot underestimate the importance and value of individual contribution. The actions we choose have real consequences; we matter as individuals and as members of a collective body. As Matt's obsessive compulsive impulse to count to a million began with one stroke of a pencil, so too can changes on a global level. This is empowering.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I think that to a certain extent this idea can be taken too far and will not be enough. And obviously much more needs to be done, but if everyone did their part with little and basic acts that could collectively make a major difference, then there is no reason we should not try this approach.
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