Leaving Behind the Joneses

As far back as I can remember, I have cared deeply for the state of our environment. I believe we all possess a deep love of nature, even if not recognizable. Many like to poke fun and call environmentalists hippies or tree huggers, and while I do not view those as insults, I believe in some way, there is environmentalist in each of us. Protecting our environment has been represented by many as something that threatens our happiness and way of life when in fact, it is at the heart of us all. This is evident everyday in things such as the mass amounts of photos of the sunsets, rainbows, and beaches people take, the love for walks on nice sunny days, outdoor sports, the guilty feeling when you can not save an abused dog from a shelter and the plants people have around the home and office to help promote a better feeling. And of course, we all want clean water to drink, clean air to breathe, and fresh food to eat. 

We are all part of this planet and need it to thrive in order to survive. When it is sick, we are sick. When the air is bad, we suffer, when one animal goes extinct, the chain of events that follows effects us and when the water goes bad, people experience threats of disease or thirst. Depleted resources from our environment is also a major cause of war in recent times.

I am dedicating this blog to explore the way we are interconnected to this planet by looking at the effects that certain animals and insects we may take for granted has on humanity and what happens if they become extinct. This may sound like a depressing topic, as many think they are powerless to do anything but observe, but I hope to prove the opposite. The purpose here is to offer ways to take simple actions that may help or raise awareness, and to offer interesting facts about the interconnectedness of our world that you can share with others as you appreciate this planet. 

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