Thursday, June 5, 2008

WED 2008: Make a SMALL change for a BIG difference



Another World Environment Day is at the corner. UNEP is celebrating this year's WED as making good habits for a low carbon economy, KICK THE HABIT! But how long we will take to change ourselves for better future? A teenage girl, Severn Suzuki called for this change from the stage of UN Conference on Environment and Development at Rio de Janeiro, 16 years ago. However, still most people around the world are not able change themselves for a better environment. Why so? May be, most of us are not sensitive to environmental issues. May be, who are really sensitive are thinking of big changes in short time. But the rate of change of habits about irresponsible usage of energy everyday is still slower than the rate of heating up of earth due to global warming. One may wait for oil price goes up over the affordable range and then make a plan for least usage of his or her vehicle. Or someone may wait for an incredible electricity bill and switch from Air-conditioner to fans.

Just put a second thought. Why not we start changing from today itself. This change may be SMALL, may be only one of those numerous habits which can make a difference; a BIG difference to take this world towards sustainable development or low carbon economy in real sense.

So, don't wait for a late start..begin today.....Wish you all a Happy World Environment Day!!

Here are some links for make a SMALL change in your habit.

Twelve steps to help you kick the CO2 habit:
http://www.unep.org/wed/2008/english/Information_Material/factsheet.asp

Sustainable Habits:
http://www.natural-environment.com/sustainable_living/sustainable_habits.php

I have already started with keeping my Air Conditioner in Car off and using fresh air to cool me down. What change you made and going to make today?????

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