Hmm – maybe this is something that becomes increasingly important as we get older? I know for me this is the case. I have always worried a little about the stuff that comes across in the news about global warming and lately global cooling.. sometimes the info that we read or hear about can be quite confusing and certainly with films like The Day After Tomorrow showing the possible effects of some of these issues (albeit enhanced and speeded up a gazillion times to make a more entertaining film), it’s an issue that is never far from my mind..
For me going green is about trying to do some of the little things that can make a difference to my immediate environment and maybe growing my sphere of influence so that my friends, neighbours and then their friends take notice and hopefully do some of the same things.
I joined facebook recently and it’s great to see that there are so many groups and individuals there who feel the same way, and some who are working hard to make even more of an impact. I try to support those initiatives and look at incorporating some of their suggestions into my lifestyle.
So what brought this on? For me living in Cyprus in the eastern mediterranean has opened my eyes a little - both to global weather changes and to the local problems that can create. For example, we have water shortages and increasing problems with the dust in the environment which is enhanced in the spring, summer and autumn. We’ve had little rain since March 2007 and while I love the sun and indeed moved here to get away from the grim UK weather, it makes me conscious of how precious water is and how necessary to our lives.
I want to use my blog to highlight some of the local stuff that we can do – however small that will help to make a difference to the world around us, and just maybe help make it a better place for our kids and their kids…
Debs
