Upon returning to New Jersey, quite last minute, we discovered that there was a Climate March taking place in NYC. We decided that we had to go. Unfortunately, our daughter had already anticipated the ballet birthday of her friend scheduled the same day so she and I were predisposed. Rick headed to the city to represent our family and “March for Our Daughters Future”. It was massive and much larger then the police and even the organizers anticipated. Most importantly it brought together many organizations to support the same initiative and make their presence known. The head of the UN, politician, scientists, celebrities, fractions even including religious groups and workers unions, New Yorkers interviewed mentioned that they felt the impact of what happened with super storm Sandy and wanted to make themselves heard.
My own research about the march was pivotal for my own understanding of climate change avoiders (besides politicians financially supported by oil companies and other climate invaders). People who will not address it because it is to frightening or they cannot move past their own personal problems to address it. All information points to the fact that beyond individuals, companies need to convert their thinking for a greater, faster transition. The good news is some corporations are becoming more conscious, such as Rockefeller’s shifting away from investing in fossil fuels. Heirs to an oil fortune join the divestment drive
Knowing my passion for the environment and organics people tell me frequently that they feel that their powerless. Not so! One easy thing that anyone/everyone can do is eat less meat. Americans, compared to other counties, eat way to much and the methane has crazy impacts besides the water and food for the cattle. You can even just start with Meat Free Mondays. It is a great reminder each week. Your body and the earth will thank you and so will our daughter and the rest of the children we are leaving the earth to!
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