discuss The Environmental Thread - Earth Matters, so what's holding us back?

[Cannuck]

I believe everyone would agree on at least one point - planet Earth matters! For years, scholars and environmentalists have touted the idea - that the boundaries of life on our planet have been stretched to a breaking point by human activity. From a scientific perspective, the notion of climate change is no longer up for debate. Our species and life as it exists on planet Earth now depends on the choices we humans make. Each individual with a brain possesses the ability to contribute solutions to our common current dilemma, so what's holding us back?

Is it our lack of knowledge; a conflict of interest; the lack of will, and/or other priorities that define the human race? Do we possess the courage to take an initiative, to act upon our convictions and choose to help preserve the Blue planet? Have our environmental problems become too big for individuals to tackle that we must leave it for governments to handle?

Are we limited by our own self-interests, by the confines of our own box or bubble? Have we merely been caught up in our daily mundane existence, distracted by the media and current affairs, that we fail to consider the future? Is Climate Change simply a hoax? Is the human species destined to evolve or are we doomed to extinction?

Here is place to discuss any pertinent thoughts or ideas you may have on the subject. Every thought counts. Please be respectful.

 

[dna]

The above is so true: "When the last fish is eaten, we cannot eat money"
Thank you for reminding us!

I find that if you add a little Ketchup, you can eat anything.

 

[Cannuck]

I find that if you add a little Ketchup, you can eat anything.

Do you find that adding a little ketchup takes the edge off mercury contamination?

Guidelines for Eating Fish that Contain Mercury​

 

[dna]

 

[Cannuck]

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Wildfire Escape and the Growing Jet-Shaming Dilemma​

Hopefully that situation will turn around with growing consciousness, together with alternative fuels like SAF and GH2.

I don't see many billionaires or celebrities taking public transit; however, kudos to Joe Biden who flies commercial.

https://apnews.com/article/biden-commercial-flight-reagan-airport-fog-delay

 

[Cannuck]

Hopefully that situation will turn around with growing consciousness

However that only applies to those who have a conscience or actually have shame. Many celebrities and wealthy do not, for example, Donald Trump.

Trump's golf courses have often faced criticism for their environmental impact, including excessive water use and habitat destruction. Some of his courses have also been cited for violating environmental regulations...

Trump golf course in Scotland repeatedly broke sewage contamination limits​

Soil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic Metals​

That is, of course, unless it benefits him directly..

Trump’s water war with California could benefit his LA golf course​

 

[Name2go]

Strong El Niño in formation 2026

see Livescience Article

 

[Cannuck]

Happy 100th Birthday Sir David!! ​

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[TonnyDomains]

I followed with great interest Sir David Attenborough on TV years ago.
The information about the nature that he gave to all the viewers was great.
Fun and education at the same time.
It is amazing that now he is 100 years old !!!