Last week people around the world turned off their lights for one hour to draw attention to issues of climate change and energy use. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE.
Earth Hour, as it was called, was a symbolic gesture and an effort to draw political support. The hour of darkness was the brainchild of a man called Carter Roberts, who is head of the World Wildlife Fund.
Movements like this one are inspiring. And it shows that people around the world do care and do want to take action.
Officials said the next step is getting politicians to take action on the issue.
And, at least on a local level, some politicians seem to be taking action. In 2006, Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield made efforts to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions in Chattanooga by 7 percent based on the city’s 1990 levels.
And this year on April 24, the mayor is inviting the public to come discuss the environment at a “Chattanooga Green” public input meeting. The meting is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chattanoogan’s main ballroom. So, save the date.
I also just received an e-mail saying that Toys “R” Us has announced a new line of environmentally friendly toys made from organic and natural products.
So, there is your update on environmental happenings.
If the politicians and the corporations are working for the environment, what is keeping others from doing more?
“We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment.”
— Margaret Mead
