This evening contained Earth Hour, a day when people are encouraged to shut off electric lights between 8:30 and 9:30 PM. This is meant to bring awareness to the need to change human habits to reduce carbon emissions that result in climate change. I find it frustrating to still read media stories noting that shutting lights off for 1 hour will make no difference whatsoever. Yet, this is not the goal of the event. Noting that we can show solidarity and raise awareness is central to the hour of darkness. Without further action after this evening, no change will take place. I suspect that many others who participate are like me and do many things to reduce carbon and water footprints and reduce waste and recycle as much as possible. Reusing recyclable items as much as possible, reducing excess recyclables in the home (e.g., reusable shopping bags) (e.g., plastic sandwich bags), and refusing to buy over-packaged items (e.g., over-the-counter drugs in foil and plastic pouches when a bottle of loose tablets would work well). When items for purchase don't meet these needs, then an e-mail or social media message to the company concerned can't hurt. Be proactive. That is the message I get from World Wild Life's Earth Hour project.
There are many songs that would work for the thoughts of the day. I chose one that has been used in the past on the blog. I find the imagery of the lyrics contained concern and hope. Enjoy!
After the Goldrush -- Neil Young & Crazy Horse
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