4 posts tagged “conservation”

I just spent the weekend in Tahoe with some extended family and I can’t tell you how beautiful it is up there, I mean I now know why they consider it one of the ten most beautiful places in the world to take a vacation.  But this got the conservationist in me thinking, what if my unborn children won’t get to see this beauty because of the constant development going on all over the state and all over the country for that reason.  That is why I like the battle cry that they say up in Tahoe, “Keep Tahoe Blue.”  But I think this extends beyond just the lake, this is a rally cry for the entire country we need to keep all of our waterways blue and all of our pastures green to make sure that we protect this land for our children and our children’s children.

I know that we are in a water crisis right now and that there are major changes that need to be done to the California water system.  I also make sure that each day I try my best to use as little water as I can (yes I let it mellow if it's yellow).  That is why I need a break. I need something to keep me sane and I think a t-shirt like this is just the trick.  I mean it has all the principles of being green and saving water it just presents it in a way that everyone can find a little humorous.  See below to understand what I am talking about.

shower, CONSERVE WATER!, Shower with a friend. by acdc1984
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I thought that I would be a little different this holiday season and promote something I value along with the holidays.  That is why I am going to choose a holiday card that has an eco-message, recycled paper and still a little christmas cheer.  Check out below to see what I am talking about.  This is a card that you can be proud to send to friends and family and know that you are promoting conservancy along with holiday cheer.

Wreath Recycle Christmas Note Card by darshe40
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I am glad (on one level) that gas prices are starting to drop because it will be less of a strain on so many Americans budget, but I am still happy that the gas crisis happened.  Yes it was hard, but look at the change it has brought on.  Now big car manufacturers are focusing on making smaller, cleaner and more fuel efficient cars that can even use alternative styles of energy.  I mean, I can't tell you how many freakin' smart cars I see these days and you know that wouldn't happen if this crisis didn't force the people of the world to make a choice and break free of their high gas consumption ways.  My only hope is that people never forget this so that conservation becomes a daily part of their existence.  Anyway it is nice to see gas dropping a little so that I can go back to affording other luxuries in my life.  Now for the real question, who were the jerks that made it go that high in the first place and what court can we try them in?