This past Friday, one billion people in over 193 countries celebrated the 52nd annual Earth Day, making it the largest secular holiday in the world. It's a day marked to remember and recognize the importance of environmental protection, sustainability, and restoration of our damaged ecosystems.
When we watch the news and see the disasters unfolding, it's easy to feel helpless. We witness the devastation of the rainforests, oil spills, polluted air, and plant and animal species on the brink of extinction. We see uncontrollable wildfires, melting ice caps, and landfills filled with plastics and wastes that will outlive our children and our great-grandchildren. Humanity has done a very poor job at protecting and treasuring our Earth. So, how do we help? Where does one possibly begin? |