Today blogs around the world are united in solidarity to speak up about climate change. Climate change is a complex issue, but solutions are possible. The first step to dealing with climate change is recognizing that it is a problem. I would suggest the following exercise to begin the process of awareness and action on climate change (note that this process can apply to other issues as well) :
1) Recognize the suffering that is occurring now due to climate change. Droughts, floods, famines, loss of animal life, heat waves, etc.
2) Recognize the suffering that can occur if climate change continues. Increase in droughts, famines, lack of fresh water, wars, etc.
3) Recognize the causes of climate change: overconsumption, abuse of natural resources (oil, forests, water, animals...), human greed, poverty, etc.
4) Recognize your own contribution to the causes of climate change. (Is it really necessary to take 20 minute showers and drives SUV's in the city?)
5) Recognize the benefits of eleminating the causes of climate change, thereby eliminating the suffering.
6) Implement an action plan to eliminate your own contributions to the causes of climate change.
7) Don't forget to smile ;)
Have fun!
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