Why Go Green
We live in an important time in the history of our Earth, a time when
humanity must choose its future. As the world becomes increasingly
interdependent and fragile to move forward we must recognize that
in the midst of a magnificent diversity of cultures and life forms
we are one human family and one Earth community with a common
destiny. We must unite to bring forth a sustainable global society
founded on respect for nature.
Up until now the dominant patterns of production and consumption
have caused environmental devastation, the depletion of resources,
and a massive extinction of species. The climate is changing.
The earth is warming up, and there is now overwhelming scientific
consensus that it is happening and it’s human-induced. With global
warming on the increase and species and their habitats on the
decrease, chances for ecosystems to adapt naturally are diminishing.
Many are agreed that a climate change may be one of the greatest
threats facing the planet.
It is up to us to decide to make it a priority to care for the
planet and one another or risk the destruction of ourselves and
the diversity of life. Changes are needed in our values, institutions,
and ways of living. We have the knowledge and technology to provide
for all and to reduce our impacts on the environment. It is time
that we start acting and driving change for a better tomorrow.
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