Preserving the earth for a healthy future

As of October 16, 2007, the population in the U.S. is 303,139,491 and the World population is 6,625,034,920. I am only one person. An invisible microscopic dot on a map of the world. So what can I do to help the environment?

I would be lying if I said that anything I can do for the rest of my life by myself will make a big impact on the earth. However, just because I cannot make a difference alone does not mean I should not even try to positively affect those around me to help. In everyday living, you and I can make a difference just by being mindful of our actions. Not littering. Not smoking and throwing cigarette butts anywhere. Not driving excessively every day. These are just a few things that each individual has total control over in order to help preserve the environment. If you make up your mind to behave a certain way, chances are you will also be able to positively influence those around you to follow suit. Through time, one small number can grow to be a lot and that will definitely make a difference.

The earth is our planet and our home. We constantly contaminate her with pollution, toxic chemicals, and trash. How much longer will the earth be green if we continue to mistreat her? With that in mind, please be good to our environment because she has been more than great to you.