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And now that I've lost half my readers, let's get down to business.
Today I would like to say a few words about global warming.
Concerns about global warming have fueled the need for fundamental changes in daily life.The green movement is emerging everywhere, and businesses are finally picking up on the trend.
Not true.
As college students, we know the value of a dollar, especially because we usually don't have one. A common misconception about switching to a more environmentally friendly lifestyle is that it will be outrageously expensive and too time-consuming to fit your busy schedule.
Whether being green is something you've been practicing for awhile, something that you set as a New Year's resolution or something that you think is a huge crock spoon by AI Gore, there is one facet of it that college students in particular will love:
Going green means saving green.
The first and best thing you can do is to admit the
problem. This does not necessarily mean that you have to believe in global warming (so I will spare you a lecture on receding glaciers and the changing chemical composition of the atmosphere), but it means that you must realize the excess and mindlessness that is plaguing modern American culture. Behind all the science and terminology of global climate change is stuff you care about, such as saving
money and being able to breathe.
Here are a few items to pick up when you're ready to start your journey into the green beyond:
- Your brain. Always helpful when stepping out of the status quo.
- "An Inconvenient Truth." This documentary has become one of the most visible elements of the modern environmental movement, thanks in large part to its speaker, former vice president
Al Gore (ctrl-alt-del the "inventing the internet" jokes). Gore bridges the gap between scientists and the common people by translating the heavy, technical language of science into something the public can easily understand.
- A recycling bin. An excellent first step to reducing waste.
- A good pair of walking shoes. The absolute best way to avoid high gas prices and to not contribute to them.
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